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We've checked our database and believe the answer is
BURSTS which was last seen in the Telegraph Quick crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
BURSTS
Updated: October 12, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "BURSTS" which means:
- noun
- • The act of exploding or bursting
- • Rapid simultaneous discharge of firearms
- • A sudden flurry of activity (often for no obvious reason)
- • A sudden intense happening verb
- • Come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure
- • Force out or release suddenly and often violently something pent up
- • Burst outward, usually with noise
- • Move suddenly, energetically, or violently
- • Be in a state of movement or action
- • Emerge suddenly
- • Cause to burst
- • Break open or apart suddenly and forcefully
An example sentence would be:
- • "He bursts into laughter whenever he hears a good joke."
- • "The child bursts into tears when he doesn't get his way."
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| Telegraph Quick15 Sep 2023 | Down 16 | |
| New York Times23 Nov 2018 | Down 28 | BLOWSAPART |
| New York Times12 Dec 2012 | Across 72 | |
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