NYT Crossword · 51 Down
“It may precede a storm” Crossword Clue
This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword for Thursday, October 29, 2009 as 51 Down. The answer has 5 letters. Reveal it below one square at a time, or open the hints first if you only want a push in the right direction.
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NYT Crossword · Thursday, October 29, 2009 · 51 Down
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Down
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How many letters is the answer to “It may precede a storm”?
The answer has 5 letters. It starts with S and ends with N, so you can check it against the squares you have already filled.
When was “It may precede a storm” last seen?
Most recently in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, October 29, 2009, at 51 Down.
What is the answer to the “It may precede a storm” crossword clue?
The answer is SIREN (5 letters). If you'd rather work it out yourself, the hints above give it away a little at a time.