Sudden and unexpected occurrence of a phenomenon, such as 46 across (5) Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% FREAK Sudden and unexpected occurrence of a phenomenon, such as 46 across (5) (5)
6% FREEWAY Where to 46-Across (7) Universal Apr 10, 2026
5% JUMP Sudden increase (4) Newsday May 28, 2026
5% PARTOFSPEECH Noun or verb … or a description of 20-, 30-, or 46-Across? (12) New York Times May 27, 2026
5% SNAGS Unexpected obstacles (5) Universal May 24, 2026
5% CHRONOLOGICAL In order of occurrence (13) The Times Concise May 20, 2026
5% URGE Sudden desire (4) Newsday May 17, 2026
5% ARMORY Close kin of 46-Across (6) Newsday May 14, 2026
5% MISADVENTURE Unlucky occurrence (12) The Times Concise May 12, 2026
5% TUGS Sudden pulls (4) Wall Street Journal May 11, 2026
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