What is the answer to "About to explode" in the WSJ Crossword?

The answer to the WSJ Crossword clue "About to explode" is IRATE (5 letters).

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About to explode WSJ Crossword Clue

Down clue · from the August 28, 2026 puzzle

Stuck on “About to explode” from the Wall Street Journal Crossword? Here is the verified answer:

Answer

IRATE

5 letters · Down · last seen August 28, 2026

1DBull in the sky6 1A“Slaves of New York” author Janowitz4 2DBack up6 3DUnimpressed response3 4DOnly character in all seven Narnia books5 5AAgitated state4 5DCatch, as flies4 6DApproaching4 7DCrested lizard6 8DAccepted standard7 9DTricky billiards shot5 9AIconic 1980s burger5