Times Columnist Charles Crossword Clue

• a powerful stroke with the fist or a weapon

• an impact (as from a collision)

• an unfortunate happening that hinders or impedes; something that is thwarting or frustrating

• an unpleasant or disappointing surprise

• a strong current of air

• street names for cocaine

• forceful exhalation through the nose or mouth

• exhale hard

• be blowing or storming

• free of obstruction by blowing air through

• be in motion due to some air or water current

• make a sound as if blown

• shape by blowing

• be inadequate or objectionable

• make a mess of, destroy or ruin

• spend thoughtlessly; throw away

• spend lavishly or wastefully on

• sound by having air expelled through a tube

• play or sound a wind instrument

• provide sexual gratification through oral stimulation

• cause air to go in, on, or through

• cause to move by means of an air current

• spout moist air from the blowhole

• leave; informal or rude

• deposit eggs (of insects)

• cause to be revealed and jeopardized

• show off

• allow to regain its breath

• melt, break, or become otherwise unusable

• burst suddenly