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| Rank | Letters | Answer | Clue | |
| 1 | 99% | 6 | Exact Match! | |
| 2 | 41% | 7 | From the Arabic for “east wind”, a hot and dusty Mediterranean “jugo” originating in the Sahara; a drying machine; or, any desert breeze | |
| 3 | 40% | 8 | Wind that blows in the Sahara Desert | |
Violent Desert Wind In Middle Of Sahara Leading To Blunder Crossword Clue
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We've checked our database and believe the answer is
HABOOB which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
HABOOB
Updated: October 14, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "HABOOB" which means:
- noun
- • A violent sandstorm or duststorm in the deserts of arabia, north africa, india, or north america.
An example sentence would be:
- • "A massive haboob swept through the desert, engulfing everything in its path."
- • "The haboob reduced visibility to almost zero, causing hazardous driving conditions."
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Clue Last Found In...
| Source | #Number | Answer |
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| The Guardian Cryptic15 Oct 2010 | Down 19 | |
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7 | Wind that blows in the Sahara Desert |
