Abrupt transitions Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Wednesday, April 13, 2005 · 1-Across
Appeared in 2 New York Times Crosswords between October 2003 and April 2005.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · April 13, 2005 · 1-Across · 5 letters
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an abrupt transition; "a successful leap from college to the major leagues"
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