“Sudden, powerful gust of wind” crossword clue
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••••••SQUALL
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.SQUALL is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Sudden, powerful gust of wind”. It was last seen in the puzzle of December 30, 2025, where it runs at 13 Down 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
Dec 30, 2025 grid12ACookies with their name embossed on them5 ltrs›17ASomething to wave with pride?9 ltrs›20A"Absolument!"6 ltrs›24AIn the style of3 ltrs›27APlay loudly, as from a speaker5 ltrs›33A[That looks delicious …]5 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Dec 30, 20251AScoundrels4 ltrs›5APointed end of a pen3 ltrs›8AParts not filled in4 ltrs›14APrefix with -metric3 ltrs›15AAttracts5 ltrs›19ASardinia, e.g., to Sardinians5 ltrs›21AFizzled out completely8 ltrs›23A"Nothing but ___!" (reaction to a swish)3 ltrs›
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