The Clue
Sudden turn (6 letter answer)
The Answer
SWERVE
Tags
Notes
The answer SWERVE is rarely seen, appearing only about once every 1100 puzzles.
Related Clues
Deviate
Veer
Turn abruptly
Turn aside
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Turn suddenly
Veer sharply
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Definition
SWERVE as a noun:
1. (swerve, swerving, veering) = the act of turning aside suddenly
2. (yaw, swerve) = an erratic deflection from an intended course
SWERVE as a verb:
1. (swerve, sheer, curve, trend, veer, slue, slew, cut) = turn sharply; change direction abruptly; "The car cut to the left at the intersection"; "The motorbike veered to the right"