Sharp increase Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Wednesday, September 30, 2026 · 16-Across
Appeared in 6 New York Times Crosswords between September 2017 and September 2026.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · September 30, 2026 · 16-Across · 5 letters
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manifest a sharp increase; "the voltage spiked"
verb
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