The Clue
Sudden, fierce winds (7 letter answer)
The Answer
SQUALLS
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Notes
The answer SQUALLS is so rare that it appears less than once every 2500 puzzles.
Definition
SQUALL as a noun:
1. sudden violent winds; often accompanied by precipitation
SQUALL as a verb:
1. (squall, waul, wawl) = make high-pitched, whiney noises
2. (shout, shout out, cry, call, yell, scream, holler, hollo, squall) = utter a sudden loud cry; "she cried with pain when the doctor inserted the needle"; "I yelled to her from the window but she couldn't hear me"
3. blow in a squall; "When it squalls, a prudent sailor reefs his sails"