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Rank | Letters | Answer | Clue | |
1 | 99% | 9 | Exact Match! | |
2 | 42% | 9 | A powerful underwater current that forms a vortex | |
3 | 24% | 6 | Noisily churning or swirling, like a whirlpool | |
Powerful Whirlpool Crossword Clue
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We think the answer is "MAELSTROM" which means:
- noun
- • A powerful circular current of water (usually the result of conflicting tides)
An example sentence would be:
- • "The ship was pulled into the maelstrom and capsized."
- • "The swimmers struggled to escape the powerful maelstrom."
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New York Times12 Nov 1997 | Down 35 | |
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