“Sudden and unexpected” crossword clue
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••••••ABRUPT
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.ABRUPT is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Sudden and unexpected”. It was last seen in the puzzle of September 22, 2026, where it runs at 12 Across and fills 6 squares. It crosses 6 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
Sep 22, 2026 grid1DBuddy3 ltrs›2D___-Wan Kenobi3 ltrs›3DVase with a base3 ltrs›4DPopular times for tacos8 ltrs›5DPancake-flipping tool7 ltrs›13D"Star ___ II: The Wrath of Khan"4 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Sep 22, 20261AMakes a sullen face5 ltrs›6ABeetle amulet in ancient Egypt6 ltrs›14AWas overprotective, in a way7 ltrs›16A___ algebra6 ltrs›17AStill in its packaging8 ltrs›19A50/52-Across musician12 ltrs›21A#1 hit from 50/52-Across ("You can feel it all over")7 ltrs›24ALike a scratchy voice5 ltrs›
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