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5 letters · New York Times · Thursday, September 26, 2024 · 52-Across
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Thursday, September 26, 2024.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · September 26, 2024 · 52-Across · 5 letters
RUNUP0 of 5 letters revealed
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a substantial increase over a relatively short period of time; "a runup in interest rates"; "market runups are followed by corrections"
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