ADVERB: "happening or coming [in an] unexpected [way]" Crossword Clue

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ADVERB: "happening or coming [in an] unexpected [way]" Crossword Answer

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(adverb)
1. on impulse; without premeditation
2. happening unexpectedly

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

UNEXPECTED (adjective)
1. not expected or anticipated
ADVERB (noun)
1. a word that modifies something other than a noun
2. the word class that qualifies verbs or clauses

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