“Sharp increase” crossword clue
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•••••SPIKE
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.SPIKE is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Sharp increase”. It was last seen in the puzzle of September 30, 2026, where it runs at 16 Across and fills 5 squares. It crosses 5 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
Sep 30, 2026 grid9DFeature6 ltrs›10DThey might get lit at a birthday celebration9 ltrs›11DBe super-successful, in slang8 ltrs›12DScrape (by)3 ltrs›13DGive a ring, say3 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Sep 30, 20261AMuch-used pencil4 ltrs›5AComposed4 ltrs›9AA bit off5 ltrs›14AIsle that's the traditional burial site of Scottish kings4 ltrs›15AMayberry kid on old TV4 ltrs›17AMarket!9 ltrs›19AWalked while fraught with worry, say5 ltrs›20ALike a moon that is not full but is more than half visible7 ltrs›
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