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Spurts Crossword Clue

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We've checked our database and believe the answer is BURSTS which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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197%6Exact Match!
275%8Exact Match!
332%6Spurts of energy

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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Clue Last Found In...

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New York Times28 Jul 1978 Across 44
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