Clues for the word "EARTHQUAKE"
We've had 12 crossword clues used for this word, and seen it 11 times in crosswords. It was last seen in New York Times crossword on January 21, 2018.
Definition of earthquake
- n. - A shaking, trembling, or concussion of the earth, due to subterranean causes, often accompanied by a rumbling noise. The wave of shock sometimes traverses half a hemisphere, destroying cities and many thousand lives; -- called also earthdin, earthquave, and earthshock.
- a. - Like, or characteristic of, an earthquake; loud; starling.
Referring Clues
- Catastrophic event
- Natural disaster
- It could be catastrophic
- Recipe that entails a lot of shaking (remember 56-Across)
- Violent tremor in ground
- Dicky heart tremor may have devastating result
- Heart tremor?
- Natural disaster causes heartbreak with friend losing foot
- Ground-breaking event
- Act of God
- Threat from a fault
- Tremor of the ground
Last Seen In
- New York Times - January 21, 2018
- Universal - October 06, 2009
- Pat Sajack's Code Letter - August 16, 2009
- Universal - February 07, 2007
- Guardian Quick - June 29, 2006
- USA Today - June 09, 2006
- Guardian Cryptic - June 02, 2006
- Guardian Cryptic - March 24, 2005
- Guardian Quiptic - May 19, 2003
- Guardian Quiptic - January 14, 2002
- New York Times - June 12, 2000