Flood Sudden Burst Crossword Clue

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We've checked our database and believe the answer is SPATE which was last seen in the The Guardian Speedy crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is: SPATE

Updated: October 15, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood

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Rank		Letters	Answer	Clue
1	99%	5		Exact Match!
2	44%	4		A swift forward movement; a stampede; a sudden demand, burst of activity, flood/flow or euphoric thrill; or, a flock of pochards
3	33%	7		Vessel that's burst into something that might burst, not half!

About This Clues Answer

We think the answer is "SPATE" which means:

noun

• (often followed by `of') a large number or amount or extent
• A sudden forceful flow
• The occurrence of a water flow resulting from sudden rain or melting snow

An example sentence would be:

• "There has been a spate of car accidents on this road recently."
• "The city experienced a spate of robberies last month."

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Clue Last Found In...

Source	#Number	Answer
The Guardian Speedy09 Jul 2017	Across 9
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1	A burst or burst of energy or excitement
2	A swift forward movement; a stampede; a sudden demand, burst of activity, flood/flow or euphoric thrill; or, a flock of pochards Telegraph Giant General Knowledge - 25 Mar 2023	Telegraph Giant General Knowledge / 25 Mar 2023
3	Burst of light from a lightning bolt; or, a sudden rush of water Telegraph Herculis - 30 Jan 2023	Telegraph Herculis / 30 Jan 2023
4	Sudden burst of lightning New York Times Mini - 02 Jun 2023	New York Times Mini / 02 Jun 2023
5	Sudden burst of speed New York Times - 24 Sep 2023	New York Times / 24 Sep 2023
6	To burst open or burst apart
7	Vessel that's burst into something that might burst, not half! The Guardian Cryptic - 06 Jun 2006	The Guardian Cryptic / 06 Jun 2006