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noun • a discharge of lightning accompanied by thunder • a shocking surprise | ||||||||
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Something Sudden And Startling Crossword Clue
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THUNDERBOLT which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
THUNDERBOLT
Updated: October 10, 2023
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| New York Times07 May 1992 | Down 10 | |
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1 | Informal word for a startling revelation; something that provides a sudden insight; or, a drink or “heart starter” taken in the morning
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10 Jul 2023 | Telegraph Herculis / 10 Jul 2023 |
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23 Sep 2002 | The Guardian Cryptic / 23 Sep 2002 |
3 | Its name is derived from the Zulu word for 'sudden' or 'startling' | |
4 | Something startling
New York Times -
08 Apr 1985 | New York Times / 08 Apr 1985 |
5 | Startling or startling someone suddenly | |
6 | What 5 was likely to do - something startling
The Guardian Cryptic -
08 Aug 2000 | The Guardian Cryptic / 08 Aug 2000 |
7 | … to watch first in — a startling sight
The Guardian Cryptic -
26 Jan 2011 | The Guardian Cryptic / 26 Jan 2011 |
