Spotted in the LA Times Daily Crossword crossword on June 29, 2022, the clue "Lightning burst" has 73 possible answers in our records. Our top pick is FLASH (5 letters) — it matches with 99% certainty. This score reflects how consistently this answer appears across different crossword puzzles for the same clue.
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73 Other Potential Answers
Rank
Answer
Length
Source
Date
99%
FLASH
Lightning burst
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 29, 2022
99%
FLASH
Lightning burst
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 29, 2022
8%
THUNDERBOLT
Noisy flash of lightning
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 18, 2025
8%
THUNDERBOLT
Noisy flash of lightning
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 18, 2025
8%
GUST
Blustery burst
(4)
Universal Crossword
Nov 12, 2025
8%
GUST
Blustery burst
Universal Crossword · Nov 12, 2025
8%
ELECTRO
Spider-Man foe who was struck by lightning
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 10, 2025
8%
ELECTRO
Spider-Man foe who was struck by lightning
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 10, 2025
8%
SALVO
Sudden burst
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 28, 2025
8%
SALVO
Sudden burst
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 28, 2025
8%
SPATE
Sudden burst
(5)
Universal Crossword
Sep 27, 2025
8%
SPATE
Sudden burst
Universal Crossword · Sep 27, 2025
8%
STORMS
Events with lightning
(6)
Universal Crossword
Nov 21, 2024
8%
STORMS
Events with lightning
Universal Crossword · Nov 21, 2024
8%
RUSH
Sudden burst of activity
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 22, 2024
8%
RUSH
Sudden burst of activity
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 22, 2024
8%
ROD
Word after "hot" or "lightning"
(3)
Universal Crossword
Jan 12, 2024
8%
ROD
Word after "hot" or "lightning"
Universal Crossword · Jan 12, 2024
8%
RAPIDFIRE
Like lightning round questions
(9)
Universal Crossword
Jun 7, 2023
8%
RAPIDFIRE
Like lightning round questions
Universal Crossword · Jun 7, 2023
8%
ZEUS
God often depicted throwing lightning bolts
(4)
Universal Crossword
Dec 8, 2022
8%
ZEUS
God often depicted throwing lightning bolts
Universal Crossword · Dec 8, 2022
8%
PUFF
Little burst of air
(4)
Universal Crossword
Oct 18, 2022
8%
PUFF
Little burst of air
Universal Crossword · Oct 18, 2022
8%
PAROXYSM
Sudden burst of emotion
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 18, 2022
8%
PAROXYSM
Sudden burst of emotion
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 18, 2022
8%
SPURT
Brief burst
(5)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Sep 4, 2022
8%
SPURT
Brief burst
Premier Sunday Crossword · Sep 4, 2022
8%
THOR
Norse god associated with lightning
(4)
Universal Crossword
Dec 2, 2021
8%
THOR
Norse god associated with lightning
Universal Crossword · Dec 2, 2021
8%
ELECTRICBLUE
Joni Mitchell album upon being hit by lightning?
(12)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Apr 25, 2021
8%
ELECTRICBLUE
Joni Mitchell album upon being hit by lightning?
Premier Sunday Crossword · Apr 25, 2021
8%
TEAR
Run like lightning
(4)
Universal Crossword
Aug 5, 2020
8%
TEAR
Run like lightning
Universal Crossword · Aug 5, 2020
8%
PIKACHU
Pokémon species with lightning bolt-shaped tails
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 13, 2020
8%
PIKACHU
Pokémon species with lightning bolt-shaped tails
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 13, 2020
8%
ECLAT
__ de rire: burst of laughter
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 13, 2020
8%
ECLAT
__ de rire: burst of laughter
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 13, 2020
8%
ECLAIR
Dessert whose name is French for "lightning"
(6)
Universal Crossword
Feb 1, 2020
8%
ECLAIR
Dessert whose name is French for "lightning"
Universal Crossword · Feb 1, 2020
8%
STREAKS
Lines of lightning ... or lightening
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 3, 2019
8%
STREAKS
Lines of lightning ... or lightening
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 3, 2019
8%
SCAR
Harry Potter's lightning bolt, e.g.
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 10, 2018
8%
SCAR
Harry Potter's lightning bolt, e.g.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 10, 2018
1%
RAINSTORM
Cloudburst
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 16, 2026
1%
RAINSTORM
Cloudburst
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 16, 2026
1%
TITTERS
Giggly outbursts
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 29, 2026
1%
TITTERS
Giggly outbursts
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 29, 2026
1%
MINEALLMINE
Greedy villain's outburst
(11)
Universal Crossword
Mar 22, 2026
1%
MINEALLMINE
Greedy villain's outburst
Universal Crossword · Mar 22, 2026
1%
ROARS
Lion's outbursts
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 2, 2026
1%
ROARS
Lion's outbursts
Universal Crossword · Mar 2, 2026
1%
NOVAE
Starbursts?
(5)
Universal Crossword
Aug 19, 2025
1%
NOVAE
Starbursts?
Universal Crossword · Aug 19, 2025
1%
ACH
German outburst
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 3, 2025
1%
ACH
German outburst
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 3, 2025
1%
EGAD
Antiquated outburst
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jun 27, 2025
1%
EGAD
Antiquated outburst
Universal Crossword · Jun 27, 2025
1%
SALVOS
Artillery bursts
(6)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Mar 28, 2025
1%
SALVOS
Artillery bursts
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Mar 28, 2025
1%
LIAR
Dramatic outburst during court testimony
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 7, 2025
1%
LIAR
Dramatic outburst during court testimony
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 7, 2025
1%
TIRADES
Angry outbursts (... letters 1-2 + 5-6)
(7)
Universal Crossword
Feb 6, 2025
1%
TIRADES
Angry outbursts (... letters 1-2 + 5-6)
Universal Crossword · Feb 6, 2025
1%
TEEHEE
Giggly outburst
(6)
Universal Crossword
Dec 2, 2024
1%
TEEHEE
Giggly outburst
Universal Crossword · Dec 2, 2024
1%
HAHA
Amused outburst
(4)
Universal Crossword
Sep 27, 2024
1%
HAHA
Amused outburst
Universal Crossword · Sep 27, 2024
1%
BAH
Scroogian outburst
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 18, 2024
1%
BAH
Scroogian outburst
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 18, 2024
1%
PULSARS
Neutron stars that emit regular bursts of radiation
(7)
Universal Crossword
Jul 19, 2024
1%
PULSARS
Neutron stars that emit regular bursts of radiation
Universal Crossword · Jul 19, 2024
1%
SPECIALKPOP
*Sound made by bursting a cereal bag?
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 10, 2024
1%
SPECIALKPOP
*Sound made by bursting a cereal bag?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 10, 2024
1%
SPURTS
Quick bursts
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 8, 2024
1%
SPURTS
Quick bursts
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 8, 2024
1%
NOVA
Starburst?
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 17, 2024
1%
NOVA
Starburst?
Universal Crossword · Feb 17, 2024
1%
MILDEXPLETIVES
Elements of a PG-rated outburst
(14)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 5, 2024
1%
MILDEXPLETIVES
Elements of a PG-rated outburst
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 5, 2024
1%
HIC
Drink with an Orange Lavaburst flavor
(3)
Universal Crossword
Feb 3, 2024
1%
HIC
Drink with an Orange Lavaburst flavor
Universal Crossword · Feb 3, 2024
1%
SNEEZES
Allergic outbursts
(7)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Dec 3, 2023
1%
SNEEZES
Allergic outbursts
Premier Sunday Crossword · Dec 3, 2023
1%
SCENE
Public outburst
(5)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Nov 30, 2023
1%
SCENE
Public outburst
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Nov 30, 2023
1%
USAIN
Quick-as-lightning Bolt
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 6, 2023
1%
USAIN
Quick-as-lightning Bolt
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 6, 2023
1%
RAIN
Cloudburst
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 12, 2023
1%
RAIN
Cloudburst
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 12, 2023
1%
RANT
Angry outburst
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 10, 2023
1%
RANT
Angry outburst
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 10, 2023
1%
NOVAS
Star bursts?
(5)
Universal Crossword
May 3, 2023
1%
NOVAS
Star bursts?
Universal Crossword · May 3, 2023
1%
ODE
Verse bursting with praise
(3)
Universal Crossword
Feb 21, 2023
1%
ODE
Verse bursting with praise
Universal Crossword · Feb 21, 2023
1%
WELCOMERACKETS
Noisy outbursts that are greatly appreciated?
(14)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 19, 2023
1%
WELCOMERACKETS
Noisy outbursts that are greatly appreciated?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 19, 2023
1%
ACHOO
Outburst from Sneezy
(5)
Universal Crossword
Dec 19, 2022
1%
ACHOO
Outburst from Sneezy
Universal Crossword · Dec 19, 2022
1%
ACNE
Juvenile outburst?
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 17, 2022
1%
ACNE
Juvenile outburst?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 17, 2022
1%
FLAREUP
Outburst of violence
(7)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Nov 12, 2022
1%
FLAREUP
Outburst of violence
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Nov 12, 2022
1%
INAIR
"... bombs bursting __"
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 13, 2022
1%
INAIR
"... bombs bursting __"
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 13, 2022
1%
BAHS
Scrooge’s outbursts
(4)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Apr 24, 2022
1%
BAHS
Scrooge’s outbursts
Premier Sunday Crossword · Apr 24, 2022
1%
DOH
"The Simpsons" outburst
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 15, 2022
1%
DOH
"The Simpsons" outburst
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 15, 2022
1%
SPATES
Sudden bursts
(6)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Jan 3, 2022
1%
SPATES
Sudden bursts
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Jan 3, 2022
1%
HOUSINGBUBBLE
Market condition that eventually “bursts”
(13)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Dec 5, 2021
1%
HOUSINGBUBBLE
Market condition that eventually “bursts”
Premier Sunday Crossword · Dec 5, 2021
1%
AHCHOO
Allergic outburst
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 24, 2021
1%
AHCHOO
Allergic outburst
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 24, 2021
1%
SOBS
Emotional outbursts
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 14, 2021
1%
SOBS
Emotional outbursts
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 14, 2021
1%
USAINBOLT
Athlete who's aptly lightning-fast
(9)
Universal Crossword
Oct 9, 2021
1%
USAINBOLT
Athlete who's aptly lightning-fast
Universal Crossword · Oct 9, 2021
1%
RED
Cherry Starburst's color
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 21, 2021
1%
RED
Cherry Starburst's color
Universal Crossword · Mar 21, 2021
1%
LOL
Online outburst
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 24, 2021
1%
LOL
Online outburst
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 24, 2021
1%
BRR
Winter's day outburst
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 17, 2021
1%
BRR
Winter's day outburst
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 17, 2021
1%
TIRADE
Angry outburst
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 28, 2020
1%
TIRADE
Angry outburst
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 28, 2020
1%
HISSYFIT
Angry outburst
(8)
Universal Crossword
Aug 24, 2020
1%
HISSYFIT
Angry outburst
Universal Crossword · Aug 24, 2020
1%
CHEWY
Like a Starburst
(5)
Universal Crossword
Apr 21, 2020
1%
CHEWY
Like a Starburst
Universal Crossword · Apr 21, 2020
1%
YOW
Pained outburst
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 25, 2019
1%
YOW
Pained outburst
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 25, 2019
1%
MOOS
Bucolic outbursts
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 11, 2019
1%
MOOS
Bucolic outbursts
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 11, 2019
1%
WAH
Crib outburst
(3)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Aug 4, 2019
1%
WAH
Crib outburst
Premier Sunday Crossword · Aug 4, 2019
1%
BRAVO
Opera outburst
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 4, 2018
1%
BRAVO
Opera outburst
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 4, 2018
1%
SNEEZE
Cold outburst
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 5, 2018
1%
SNEEZE
Cold outburst
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 5, 2018
1%
NEIGHS
Horseplay outbursts?
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 18, 2018
1%
NEIGHS
Horseplay outbursts?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 18, 2018
1%
SNORT
Equine outburst
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 6, 2018
1%
SNORT
Equine outburst
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 6, 2018
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "Lightning burst" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 73 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is FLASH (5 letters).
What is the best answer for "Lightning burst"?
The best answer for "Lightning burst" is FLASH with 5 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has "Lightning burst" been used as a crossword clue?
This clue has appeared 1 time in our database.
It has been featured in LA Times Daily Crossword.
It was last seen in the LA Times Daily Crossword on June 29, 2022.