Like a swift and spectacular success Crossword Clue
8 letters · New York Times · Tuesday, March 17, 1998 · 17-Across
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Tuesday, March 17, 1998.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · March 17, 1998 · 17-Across · 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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