If you have it, you might know what this answer is without reading the clue
terse
Clue
Most definitely dissimilar to this clue
stumps
Clue
Baffles (ABOUT THIS PUZZLE: If you saw the headline "Fiend Found!" you might instantly notice that, between the two words, only the vowels change — the consonants stay put. Okay, if you were me, you'
now
Clue
When you're reading this clue
Definition
the present time
greenpaint
Clue
Crossword answer that, while definitely a real thing, feels a bit contrived