Powerful winds Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Sunday, June 18, 2017 · 5-Down
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Sunday, June 18, 2017.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · June 18, 2017 · 5-Down · 5 letters
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a strong wind moving 45-90 knots; force 7 to 10 on Beaufort scale
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