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Calm before the ___ – Crossword Clue
The answer to the crossword clue “Calm before the ___” is STORM (5 letters). Most recently STORM, in the NYT Mini on July 9, 2026.
| Answer | Letters | Pattern |
|---|---|---|
| STORM | 5 | S____ |
What STORM means
- nouna violent weather condition with winds 64-72 knots (11 on the Beaufort scale) and precipitation and thunder and lightning
- nouna violent commotion or disturbance
- verbbehave violently, as if in state of a great anger
Where this clue appeared
| Date | Puzzle | Answer |
|---|---|---|
| July 9, 2026 | NYT Mini 1D | STORM |
Other clues for STORM
- Weather Channel concern
- Word hidden in "Tempest or monsoon"
- What dark clouds portend
- Hurricane Matthew, e.g.
- Something a meteorologist tracks
- Hurricane or blizzard
- Reason you might lose power
- Leave angrily, with "out"
- Tempest
- Leave in a huff, with "out"
- Subject of a winter weather warning
- Bad time to head outside with a tall metal rod
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FAQ
What is the answer to “Calm before the ___”?
STORM (5 letters). Most recently STORM, on July 9, 2026 in the NYT Mini.
How many letters is the answer to “Calm before the ___”?
5 letters, starting with S (S____).