Sudden, powerful gust of wind

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The answer to “Sudden, powerful gust of wind” in the New York Times crossword is SQUALL — a 6-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times crossword on December 30, 2025, a Tuesday puzzle, at 13-Down. Below you'll find why that fill fits, every other answer we've recorded for this clue, and links into the puzzle it came from.

“Sudden, powerful gust of wind” answer

SQUALL (6 letters)

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Why the answer is SQUALL

SQUALL is the 6-letter solution that fits "Sudden, powerful gust of wind" in the NYT Crossword crossword on December 30, 2025 (13-Down). Use the letter tiles above if you'd rather reveal it one letter at a time.

What does SQUALL mean?

Reading the plain dictionary sense of SQUALL is often the fastest way to see why it answers this clue.

(noun)

  • a sudden violent gust of wind or localized storm, especially one bringing rain, snow, or sleet
  • a loud cry

When else has “Sudden, powerful gust of wind” appeared?

New York Times reuses clues across dates, sometimes with a different answer depending on the grid. Here's where this exact clue has shown up, and what the answer was each time — handy when you're checking whether today's fill is the only one.

December 30, 2025 (most recent) → SQUALL. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.

Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “Sudden, powerful gust of wind”?

The answer is SQUALL, a 6-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times crossword on December 30, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Sudden, powerful gust of wind”?

6 letters: SQUALL.

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the New York Times crossword on December 30, 2025 (a Tuesday puzzle), at 13-Down.

Can “Sudden, powerful gust of wind” have a different answer?

Yes — New York Times sometimes reuses a clue with a different solution to fit the grid. The answers we've recorded for each date it appeared are listed above when available.

Where can I find the rest of this day's NYT Crossword answers?

The full grid for December 30, 2025 is on the NYT Crossword answers page, with every clue and answer from that puzzle.

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