Wispy clouds Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Monday, December 22, 2025 · 7-Down
Appeared in 8 New York Times Crosswords between September 1997 and December 2025.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · December 22, 2025 · 7-Down · 5 letters
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a wispy white cloud (usually of fine ice crystals) at a high altitude (4 to 8 miles)
noun
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