Crossword answer
BOMBSHELL
9 letters · Used for 6 different clues · 7 appearances · Last seen Daily Express, July 22, 2026
Letter pattern
BOMBSHELL
Clues that lead to BOMBSHELL
Most recent firstClueLettersPuzzleLast seen
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 7 times in our database across 6 different clues. It was most recently the answer to “Shock” in the Daily Express crossword on July 22, 2026.
Other 9-letter answers
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GENEALOGYDescent as intolerance of spirit reported? (9)
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CYBERSHOPBook in cypher so encrypted for etailer (9)
THRESHOLDLimit (9)
SNOOKEREDAwkwardly situated in a game, rooks need moving
GREATOUSEHave to stop game in river
ONSLAUGHTAssault (9)
COMICCONSThe panels are hard to read ... people might say you don't read "real" books ... you might laugh too loud in public, etc.?
Every appearance of BOMBSHELL (7)
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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