The Clue
Met one's gaze, as through a haze (6 letter answer)
The Answer
LOOMED
Tags
Notes
The answer LOOMED is rarely seen, appearing only about once every 1500 puzzles.
Related Clues
Arose
Appeared, as in a fog
Appeared on the horizon
Suddenly arose
Was imminent
Came into view
Came up quickly
Rose up suddenly
Definition
LOOM as a verb:
1. come into view indistinctly, often threateningly; "Another air plane loomed into the sky"
2. (loom, tower, predominate, hulk) = appear very large or occupy a commanding position; "The huge sculpture predominates over the fountain"; "Large shadows loomed on the canyon wall"
3. (brood, hover, loom, bulk large) = hang over, as of something threatening, dark, or menacing; "The terrible vision brooded over her all day long"