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5 letters · New York Times · Thursday, June 25, 2026 · 56-Down
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Thursday, June 25, 2026.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · June 25, 2026 · 56-Down · 5 letters
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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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