Unexpected plot development Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Monday, December 18, 2023 · 9-Across
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Monday, December 18, 2023.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · December 18, 2023 · 9-Across · 5 letters
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an unforeseen development; "events suddenly took an awkward turn"
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