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Sudden And Unexpected Crossword Clue

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

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We think the answer is "ABRUPT" which means:

    adjective satellite
  • • Marked by sudden changes in subject and sharp transitions
  • • Exceedingly sudden and unexpected
  • • Dangerously steep
  • • Surprisingly and unceremoniously brusque in manner
  • noun
  • • Something which is abrupt; an abyss.
  • verb
  • • To tear off or asunder.
  • • To interrupt suddenly.
  • adjective
  • • Broken away (from restraint).
  • • Without notice to prepare the mind for the event; sudden; hasty; unceremonious.
  • • Curt in manner.
  • • Having sudden transitions from one subject or state to another; unconnected; disjointed.
  • • Broken off.
  • • Extremely steep or craggy as if broken up; precipitous.
  • • Suddenly terminating, as if cut off; truncate.

An example sentence would be:

  • • "The abrupt change in weather took everyone by surprise."
  • • "He made an abrupt turn and walked away without saying a word."

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