Sudden and unexpected Crossword Clue Answer
The verified answer to this New York Times crossword clue, with its letter count, appearance history and related clues from the same puzzle.
THE CLUE
“Sudden and unexpected”
THE ANSWER
ABRUPT
The answer to “Sudden and unexpected” is ABRUPT.
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NYT Crossword September 22 2026ABRUPTFull puzzle ›About this clueThe clue “Sudden and unexpected” most recently appeared in the NYT Crossword on September 22 2026. The verified answer is a 6 letter word. We have tracked this clue 1 time across the NYT Crossword, Mini and Midi puzzles, and the answer above matches the officially published New York Times solution for its latest appearance. Curious about the word itself? Look up Abrupt in our dictionary for definitions, syllables and more.
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