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)
5% ACUTE Sudden and severe (5) Commuter Jul 16, 2026
5% SNAG Sudden problem (4) Commuter Jul 15, 2026
5% DIVE Plunge (4) Commuter Jul 14, 2026
5% TWITCH Sudden jerk (6) Universal Jul 10, 2026
5% ABRUPT Sudden (6) Puzzler Backwords Jul 9, 2026
5% BRAINWAVE Sudden inspiration (9) Thomas Joseph Jul 9, 2026
5% SPATE Sudden rush (5) Newsday Jul 5, 2026
5% AB Sudden attack (2) USA Today Quick Jun 30, 2026
5% RAID Sudden attack (4) USA Today Quick Jun 30, 2026
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