The Clue Short answers?
The Answer RSVPS
The clue "Short answers?" points to the word "RSVPS." This term refers to the responses people send when they receive an invitation, typically to events like parties or weddings. The letters "RSVP" stand for the French phrase "répondez s'il vous plaît," which means "please respond." Since these replies are usually brief, "RSVPS" fits perfectly as a clever answer to the clue.