Unexpected turn, as in a novel Crossword Clue

Here is the answer for the crossword clue Unexpected turn, as in a novel . 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 TWIST.

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% TWIST Unexpected turn, as in a novel (5)
8% SUDDEN Unexpected (6) The Telegraph Quick Mar 6, 2026
7% JEST "Infinite ___" (David Foster Wallace novel that turned thirty in 2026) (4) The New Yorker Mini May 1, 2026
7% SUBMIT Turn in (6) USA Today Apr 28, 2026
7% AROUSES Turns on (7) USA Today Apr 25, 2026
7% NEW Novel (3) The Telegraph Quick Apr 20, 2026
7% SOUR Turn (4) LA Times Daily Apr 10, 2026
7% ROTATE Turn (6) Thomas Joseph Apr 8, 2026
7% BONUS Unexpected extra benefit (5) (5) Mirror Classic Apr 7, 2026
7% SNAG Unexpected obstacle (4) Newsday Apr 5, 2026
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