The term 'turned suddenly' can be described by three crossword solutions: VEERED (6 letters), SPUN (4 letters), and slued (5 letters). Veering is a sudden change in direction, usually while moving, and spinning is a rapid rotation around an axis. Sluing is a combination of the two, where an object moves in a circular motion while also changing direction. All three words describe a sudden change in direction or movement.