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Pressure to stop surprise attack, and fast (5)

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RAPID is the 5-letter answer to “Pressure to stop surprise attack, and fast (5)”, last seen in The Sun Cryptic Crossword on 16 May 2026.

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The Sun Cryptic Crossword16 MAY 2026

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