Sudden increase Crossword Clue

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Sudden increase Crossword Answer

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JUMP

(4 letters)

SURGE

(5 letters)

LEAP

(4 letters)

SPIKE

(5 letters)

Helpful Hints

(noun)
1. the occurrence of a sudden discharge (as of liquid)
(verb)
1. gush forth in a sudden stream or jet
2. move or act with a sudden increase in speed or energy

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

SUDDEN (adjective)
1. happening without warning or in a short space of time
INCREASE (noun)
1. the amount by which something increases
2. the act of increasing something
INCREASE (verb)
1. become bigger or greater in amount
2. make bigger or more

Hint 3: Other Answers Used in the Past

JUMP
(4 letters)
SURGE
(5 letters)
LEAP
(4 letters)
SPIKE
(5 letters)

Hint 4: Anagram

Unscramble the letters below to solve for today's answer.
TURPS

More WSJ Crossword (9/11/2025) Answers

Across

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20. BHO’s signature legislation

21. Partner of pimienta

22. Big name in tennis wear

25. Diamond with lots of hits

30. Enter, as data

33. Nighttime rumble

34. Titania and Oberon, for Uranus

35. Victim of temptation

36. Trailer attachments

37. Leafy lunch

38. Lured (in)

39. Leader in the rotation

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41. Couples

42. Bronze and brass

44. Mysterious qualities

45. Clear of drifts

46. Horse-drawn carriage

48. "What was that name again?"

50. Trident-shaped letter

51. Wild spree

54. Acid type

58. Foul, in a way

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Down

1. Behind

2. Give ___ to (acknowledge)

3. Frat dudes

4. Get into the pool

5. Old Buick sedan

6. Summon up

7. Degree in 51-Down

8. New Haven students

9. Changing places

10. Took a stroll

11. Running pro

12. Lofty lines

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15. Regal imprint

22. Trapper’s wares

23. Formally scrap

24. Extensive

26. Illustrated travel book by James Michener

27. Adds pep to

28. Semisweet theater candy

29. Fed chair Jerome

31. Wrap (up)

32. Anchor offering

33. Wild guess

34. “Miracle on 34th Street” setting

37. Start for pitch or mo

38. Blue tang of animated films

40. Stuart Little’s creator

41. Special celebration

43. Goal that’s easy to accomplish

44. Take in

47. Cal. jotting

49. Bills in tills

51. Dojo doings

52. Bunches

53. Gift from a parent

54. Save

55. Singer-songwriter DiFranco

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57. Walk-___ (minor roles)

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