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Violent Saharan Wind Crossword Clue

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We think the answer to this crossword clue is: SIMOOM

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We think the answer is "SIMOOM" which means:

    noun
  • • A violent hot sand-laden wind on the deserts of arabia and north africa

An example sentence would be:

  • • "The fierce simoom blew across the desert, raising a cloud of sand."
  • • "Travelers in the sahara were warned about the deadly simoom."

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