Sudden increase Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Monday, March 16, 2026 · 58-Down
Appeared in 4 New York Times Crosswords between December 2000 and March 2026.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · March 16, 2026 · 58-Down · 5 letters
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a sudden or abrupt strong increase; "stimulated a surge of speculation"; "an upsurge of emotion"; "an upsurge in violent crime"
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