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Maelstrom Crossword Clue

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We've checked our database and believe the answer is VORTEX which was last seen in the The Guardian Quick crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is: VORTEX

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RankLettersAnswerClue
197%6Exact Match!
290%5 A circular motion or movement
390%6 Commotion or uproar

About This Clues Answer

We think the answer is "VORTEX" which means:

    noun
  • • The shape of something rotating rapidly
  • • A powerful circular current of water (usually the result of conflicting tides)

An example sentence would be:

  • • "The storm created a powerful vortex that sucked in everything around it."
  • • "The boat got caught in a swirling vortex of water, making it difficult to navigate."

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Clue Last Found In...

Source #Number Answer
The Guardian Quick07 Feb 2023 Down 19
New York Times19 Nov 1998 Down 6
New York Times08 Oct 1996 Down 43
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