Brief flash in long cloud, measure dropping straight down Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
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 List that may drop down (4) USA Today Nov 18, 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
4% OMIT Drop (4) The Telegraph Quick Nov 30, 2025
4% ERRS Leaves the straight and narrow (4) New York Times Nov 30, 2025
4% SKY Cloud setting (3) Thomas Joseph Nov 27, 2025
4% HOWLER 22 down dropped brick? (6) (6) The Guardian Cryptic Nov 26, 2025
4% GRINAT Flash a smile toward (6) LA Times Daily Nov 24, 2025

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