Sudden loss of lift, causing an aircraft to plunge (5) Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% STALL Sudden loss of lift, causing an aircraft to plunge (5) (5)
7% NOSEDIVE Sudden plunge (8) The Sun Two Speed Jul 2, 2025
5% EATIT Absorb a loss (5) Newsday Oct 26, 2025
5% CLOUDBURSTS Sudden downpours (11) The Times Sunday Concise Oct 26, 2025
5% START Sudden movement (5) New York Times Oct 25, 2025
5% MIG Russian aircraft (3) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Oct 23, 2025
5% IMMERSED Plunged into water (8) Commuter Oct 18, 2025
5% HOIST Lift (5) New York Times Oct 16, 2025
5% JOLT Sudden shock (4) New York Times Mini Oct 12, 2025
5% HELICOPTER "Whirlybird" aircraft (10) Commuter Oct 11, 2025
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