| Answer | Crossword Clue |
|---|---|
| BRUNT | Main force as of a storm |
| scouts | A soldier or other person sent out ahead of a main force so as to gather information about the enemy's position, strength, or movements |
| outposts | A small military camp or position at some distance from the main force, used esp. as a guard against surprise attack |
| big | great force a big storm |
| bigly | great force a big storm |
| GALE | "It's like a full force ..., an American storm" Seger |
