Crossword clue
Sudden crossword clue
We have 16 answers for the clue “Sudden”, from 4–13 letters. The most likely answer is ABRUPT.
Top answer
ABRUPT
6 letters · Sudden and unexpected
All answers for “Sudden”
| Answer | Letters | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 4-letter answers | ||
| RASH | 4 | Hasty and reckless |
| 5-letter answers | ||
| QUICK | 5 | Happening fast |
| HASTY | 5 | Done in a hurry |
| RAPID | 5 | Very fast |
| SWIFT | 5 | Happening quickly |
| SHARP | 5 | Sudden, as in a sharp drop |
| FLASH | 5 | Sudden, as in flash flood |
| 6-letter answers | ||
| ABRUPT Best match | 6 | Sudden and unexpected |
| 9-letter answers | ||
| IMPETUOUS | 9 | Acting suddenly without thought |
| IMPULSIVE | 9 | Acting on sudden urges |
| STARTLING | 9 | Surprising |
| 10-letter answers | ||
| UNEXPECTED | 10 | Not foreseen |
| UNFORESEEN | 10 | Not anticipated |
| 11-letter answers | ||
| PRECIPITATE | 11 | Sudden and rash |
| UNANNOUNCED | 11 | Without warning |
| 13-letter answers | ||
| INSTANTANEOUS | 13 | Happening at once |
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What does “Sudden” mean?
An adjective describing something happening quickly and unexpectedly, without warning.
Solving tip
ABRUPT is the classic fit; also consider UNEXPECTED, HASTY and PRECIPITATE. Short grids may want RASH or QUICK.
Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to the crossword clue "Sudden"?
The most likely answer is ABRUPT (6 letters) — Sudden and unexpected. Other common answers are UNEXPECTED (10), UNFORESEEN (10), QUICK (5), HASTY (5).
How many letters are in the answer to "Sudden"?
Answers to "Sudden" range from 4–13 letters. Count the squares in your grid and use the length filter on this page to narrow the list.