Sudden and unexpected NYT Crossword Clue
The answer to the “Sudden and unexpected” crossword clue is ABRUPT (6 letters). We have seen this clue once in New York Times crosswords, most recently on September 22, 2026.
Answer
THE ANSWER · 6 LETTERS
1A2B3R4U5P6T
ABRUPT: rudely brief.
Best answers for “Sudden and unexpected”
| Rank | Answer | Letters | Clue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ABRUPT | 6 | Sudden and unexpected |
| 2 | TWITCH | 6 | Sudden jerk similar clue |
| 3 | TWISTS | 6 | Unexpected endings similar clue |
| 4 | ONRUSH | 6 | Sudden surge similar clue |
The first answer is for this clue; the others answered clues with the same main words.
Seen in
| Crossword | Date | Answer | Clue page |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York Times | September 22, 2026 | ABRUPT | 12 Across |
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Questions about the Sudden and unexpected Crossword Clue
What is the 6-letter answer to the Sudden and unexpected crossword clue?
ABRUPT is the 6-letter answer to the “Sudden and unexpected” crossword clue.
When was the Sudden and unexpected crossword clue last used?
In the New York Times of September 22, 2026. We have seen it once.
What are other possible answers to the Sudden and unexpected crossword clue?
Similar clues were answered with TWITCH (“Sudden jerk”), TWISTS (“Unexpected endings”), ONRUSH (“Sudden surge”).