North-westerly wind (7)

I believe the answer is:

mistral

(Other definitions for mistral that I've seen before include "That's a blow" , "Strong cold dry wind" , "Violent northeast wind of southern France" , "Strong north wind of southern France" , "Cold dry wind in southern France" .)

I've seen this clue in The Sun.

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