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Motive for returning, avoiding a strong headwind Crossword Clue
Here is the answer for the crossword clue Motive for returning, avoiding a strong headwind last seen in Times 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 NOSER.
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| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | NOSER Motive for returning, avoiding a strong headwind | (5) | The Times Cryptic | Oct 3, 2023 |
| 5% | REVENGE Vendetta motive | (7) | Commuter | Nov 18, 2025 |
| 5% | INSPIRATIONAL Motivating | (13) | The Times Sunday Concise | Nov 16, 2025 |
| 5% | WHY Question of motive | (3) | Newsday | Oct 31, 2025 |
| 5% | NOSERS Strong headwinds, nautically | (6) | Wall Street Journal | Oct 28, 2017 |
| 4% | URGE Strong impulse | (4) | Universal | Nov 26, 2025 |
| 4% | ELUDE Avoid capture by | (5) | USA Today | Nov 25, 2025 |
| 4% | ARDOR Strong enthusiasm | (5) | Newsday | Nov 25, 2025 |
| 4% | GUST Strong wind | (4) | Commuter | Nov 24, 2025 |
| 4% | PEP ___ talk (pre-game motivation) | (3) |
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