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Answer for the clue "Unexpected revelation ", 10 letters:
eye-opener

Word definitions for eye-opener in dictionaries

Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English Word definitions in Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English
noun COLLOCATIONS FROM CORPUS ■ ADJECTIVE real ▪ Jimmy thought her a real eye-opener . ▪ This can be a real eye-opener in many parts of the world. ▪ But leaping to a 166-megahertz chip is a real eye-opener . EXAMPLES FROM OTHER ENTRIES ▪ A visit to a farm ...

Douglas Harper's Etymology Dictionary Word definitions in Douglas Harper's Etymology Dictionary
"anything that informs and enlightens," 1863, from eye (n.) + agent noun from open (v.). Earlier "alcoholic drink" especially one taken early in the day (1818).

Wiktionary Word definitions in Wiktionary
n. 1 An experience or event that reveals, enlightens, or informs; something that causes learning, revelation, realization, or increased awareness. 2 An alcoholic beverage consumed first thing in the morning. A euphemism used by those offering or consuming ...

Usage examples of eye-opener.

On course we will: bootlegs and eye-openers by ther dozen we will dispense in honor of meetin' ye, at yer expense, an' don't ye fergit it, nuther.

He would also have poured down an eye-opener consisting of half a water glass of fine Champagne brandy.