Crossword Genius

Talk presented in short order (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

patter

'talk' is the definition.
(I have seen 'Rapid talk ' mean 'patter' so perhaps 'talk' could also mean 'patter')

'in short order' is the wordplay.
'in short' means to remove the last letter.
'order' becomes 'pattern'.
'pattern' with its last letter removed is 'PATTER'.

'presented' is the link.

(Other definitions for patter that I've seen before include "Light repetitive sounds - little feet or rain" , "Sound of quick light taps, rain or little feet" , "A series of light taps, raindrops or little feet" , "Salesperson's talk" , "Line of gab" .)

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