Cause of some explosions? Crossword Clue

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Cause of some explosions? Crossword Answer

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(noun)
1. a strong emotion; a feeling that is oriented toward some real or supposed grievance
2. belligerence aroused by a real or supposed wrong (personified as one of the deadly sins)

Hint 2: Clue Definition

CAUSE (noun)
1. any entity that produces an effect or is responsible for events or results
2. a comprehensive term for any proceeding in a court of law whereby an individual seeks a legal remedy
CAUSE (verb)
1. give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
2. cause to do; cause to act in a specified manner

Hint 3: Anagram

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More The Atlantic Crossword (10/1/2026) Answers

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13. Nanny's cry

15. Stooge who has a famous bowl cut

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19. Scores that might have signature dances?: abbr.

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1. World of Coca-Cola city: abbr.

2. First ensemble TV show whose main characters were all lesbian or bisexual

3. Daytime showings

4. "That was my last straw!"

5. "Not looking for feedback"

6. Sponcon, etc.

8. 🤷, casually

9. Green Goblin or Doctor Octopus, to Spider-Man

12. Drop, in a way

14. Assuredly declare

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