| SURPRISE | A sudden or unexpected event or gift (8) |
| STRIKEITRICH | Acquire a great deal of money in a sudden or unexpected way (6,2,4) |
| ACCIDENT | An unforeseen or unexpected event (8) |
| UPHEAVAL | A sudden or violent change or disruption to something (8) |
| COLLAPSE | A sudden or complete breakdown (8) |
| BACKLASH | What is a sudden, violent or unexpected reaction (8) |
| ABRUPT | Word meaning sudden or unexpected; brusque or curt in manner or speech; or, precipitous (6) |
| LADYBIRD | One of a loveliness of scarlet- or cochineal-red beetles with black spots, named for a revered title of the Virgin Mary, for it is considered a blessed messenger or gift sent to protect gardens and fa |
| NOSEDIVE | Sudden or steep plunge or drop (8) |
| FREAKISH | Very unusual or unexpected (8) |
| CORONERS | Legal officials who hold inquests into sudden or unexplained deaths (8) |
| TSUTSUMU | Japanese art of wrapping objects or gifts in a harmonious manner (8) |
| EXAMINER | Medical ____, one who investigates sudden or unusual deaths in the U.S. (8) |
| LARGESSE | Money or gifts freely given (8) |
| TOASTERS | Some wedding guests or gifts |
| BOLTFROMTHEBLUE | Sudden and unexpected event or piece of news (4,4,3,4) |
| BOLTFROM | & 16. Unexpected event (4,4,3,4) |
| ACTOFGOD | Unusual and unexpected event (3,2,3) |
| SLUMP | A sudden or marked decline or failure (5) |
| ATURNUPFORTHEBOOKS | An unexpected event or occurrence; a surprise (1,4-2,3,3,5) |
