Sudden silence Crossword Clue

Today's (23 March 2024) crossword provided to us by Universal and the clue is "Sudden silence".
The right answer or rather the best answer listed below:

Understanding Today's Crossword Puzzle

The crossword clue "Sudden silence" with the answer "HUSH" is a classic example of wordplay often found in crossword puzzles. Here's why this clue leads to this specific answer:

1. Sudden: The word "sudden" indicates a quick or unexpected action or change in this context.
2. Silence: "Silence" refers to the absence of sound or noise, emphasizing quietness or stillness.
3. HUSH: When someone says "hush," it is a command to be quiet or calm down immediately, resulting in a sudden silence. The word perfectly captures the idea of a swift transition from noise to quietude.

In this clue, the combination of "sudden" and "silence" points directly to the colloquial term "HUSH" as the appropriate answer. Crossword solvers familiar with both the literal meanings of the words and the figurative interpretation employed in crosswords will recognize the cleverness of this clue-answer pairing.

Definition of "Hush"

make (someone) be quiet or stop talking

Example :

he placed a finger before pursed lips to hush her

Hush! Someone will hear you

management took steps to hush up the dangers

 The Crossword clue "Sudden silence" published 4 time/s & has 1 answer/s. 

Crossword	Date	Answer
Universal	23 March 2024	HUSH
Lovatts Universal	20 December 2021	HUSH
Newsday.com	10 February 2019	HUSH
L.A. Times Daily	26 June 2016	HUSH