Crossword answer
BOMBSHELL
9 letters · Used for 8 different clues · 9 appearances · Last seen Daily Express, October 1, 2026
Letter pattern
BOMBSHELL
Clues that lead to BOMBSHELL
Most recent firstClueLettersPuzzleLast seen
Revelation fails to torment9Daily ExpressOct 1, 2026
Complete shocker9New York TimesSep 28, 2026
Shock9Daily ExpressJul 22, 2026
Shock old doctor, quietly, during call9The IndependentJun 1, 2026
Stunning surprise9Eugene ShefferNov 4, 2025
Shocking surprise9Evening StandardOct 25, 2024
Jaw-dropping shocker9Eugene ShefferMar 5, 2021
Unpleasant surprise9Evening StandardMay 22, 2020
About BOMBSHELL in crosswords
BOMBSHELL is a 9-letter answer that has appeared 9 times in our database across 8 different clues. It was most recently the answer to “Revelation fails to torment” in the Daily Express crossword on October 1, 2026.
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Every appearance of BOMBSHELL (9)
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Oct 1, 2026
Revelation fails to torment · Daily Express · 1 Across
Sep 28, 2026
Complete shocker · New York Times · 18 Across
Jul 22, 2026
Shock · Daily Express · 15 Across
Jun 1, 2026
Shock old doctor, quietly, during call · The Independent · 11 Across
Nov 4, 2025
Stunning surprise · Eugene Sheffer · 9 Down
Oct 25, 2024
Shocking surprise · Evening Standard · 34 Across
Mar 5, 2021
Jaw-dropping shocker · Eugene Sheffer · 48 Across
May 22, 2020
Unpleasant surprise · Evening Standard · 36 Across
Aug 31, 2018
Shocking surprise · Evening Standard · 34 Across