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The Clue
Accident-causer (5 letter answer)
The Answer
SLEET
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Notes
The answer SLEET is seen frequently, appearing about once every 100 puzzles.
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Definition
SLEET as a noun:
1. partially melted snow (or a mixture of rain and snow)
SLEET as a verb:
1. precipitate as a mixture of rain and snow; "If the temperature rises above freezing, it will probably sleet"