The term 'BLEW HARD' can be described by the crossword solutions 'STORMED', 'PUFFED', 'HUFFED', 'GUSTED', and 'HUFFEDANDPUFFED'. Storming is a strong, violent wind that is often accompanied by rain or snow. Puffing is a light, gentle breeze. Huffing is a short, sharp gust of wind. Gusting is a sudden, brief burst of wind. Finally, huffing and puffing is an expression used to describe someone who is out of breath from exertion.