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2 | 43% | 7 | Hot, dry wind in the Sahara | |
3 | 43% | 6 | Dry, dusty wind in the Sahara | |
Dry Wind In The Sahara Crossword Clue
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We think the answer is "SIROCCO" which means:
- noun
- • A windstorm that lifts up clouds of dust or sand
An example sentence would be:
- • "The sirocco was blowing fiercely, carrying sand and dust across the desert."
- • "We could hear the howling of the sirocco as it swept through the streets of the city."
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