Fast, as a rise Crossword Clue
8 letters · New York Times · Thursday, August 23, 2001 · 24-Down
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Thursday, August 23, 2001.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · August 23, 2001 · 24-Down · 8 letters
METEORIC0 of 8 letters revealed
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like a meteor in speed or brilliance or transience; "a meteoric rise to fame"
adjective
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