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 10, 2026
5% MOLT Drop down? (4) LA Times Daily Oct 10, 2026
5% VERTICAL Straight up and down (8) (8) Mirror Classic Oct 8, 2026
5% ASKEW Not straight (5) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Sep 29, 2026
5% INSTANT Flash (7) The Telegraph Quick Sep 24, 2026
5% IQS Brightness measures, in brief (3) New York Times Sep 18, 2026
5% FLASHDANCESWITHWOLVES Flash (21) New York Times Sep 6, 2026
5% EEG Test that measures brain waves, in brief (3) New York Times Midi Sep 6, 2026
5% PIZAZZ Flash (6) Newsday Aug 1, 2026

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