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Here is the answer for the crossword clue Brief flash in long cloud, measure dropping straight down last seen in Guardian Cryptic puzzle. We have found 40 possible answers for this clue in our database. Among them, one solution stands out with a 98% match which has a length of 5 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is PLUMB.
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| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | PLUMB Brief flash in long cloud, measure dropping straight down | (5) | The Guardian Cryptic | May 27, 2022 |
| 6% | DIP Brief drop | (3) | Thomas Joseph | Oct 29, 2025 |
| 5% | MENU Many a drop-down | (4) | New York Times | Dec 20, 2025 |
| 5% | OCTA Measure of cloud cover; coat (anag.) | (4) | The Telegraph Cross Atlantic | Dec 15, 2025 |
| 5% | SHAFT Long straight handle | (5) | The Telegraph Quick | Oct 25, 2025 |
| 5% | SAG Drop down, in a way | (3) | Newsday | Oct 25, 2025 |
| 5% | PLUMMETS Drops straight down. | (8) | ||
| 4% | CIRRI Wispy clouds | (5) | New York Times | Dec 22, 2025 |
| 4% | ALIGNS Makes straight | (6) | Newsday | Dec 21, 2025 |
| 4% | SHED Dropped | (4) | Newsday | Dec 20, 2025 |
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