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The Clue
Upgrade from a tropical storm (9 letter answer)
The Answer
HURRICANE
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Notes
The answer HURRICANE is rarely seen, appearing only about once every 2100 puzzles.
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Definition
HURRICANE as a noun:
1. a severe tropical cyclone usually with heavy rains and winds moving a 73-136 knots (12 on the Beaufort scale)