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Abrupt Transition Crossword Clue

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We've checked our database and believe the answer is LEAP which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is: LEAP

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RankLettersAnswerClue
199%4Exact Match!
229%9 Characterized by an abrupt or sudden transition
327%11Abrupt transition between colors in a pixelated image

About This Clues Answer

We think the answer is "LEAP" which means:

    noun
  • • A light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards
  • • An abrupt transition
  • • A sudden and decisive increase
  • • The distance leaped (or to be leaped)
  • verb
  • • Move forward by leaps and bounds
  • • Pass abruptly from one state or topic to another
  • • Jump down from an elevated point
  • • Cause to jump or leap
  • adjective
  • • (calendar) intercalary, bissextile.

An example sentence would be:

  • • "The athlete made a huge leap over the obstacle."
  • • "The frog took a giant leap to reach the other side of the pond."

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Clue Last Found In...

Source #Number Answer
New York Times04 Apr 2014 Down 59
New York Times18 Jul 1998 Down 57
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