What is the answer to "Sudden outpouring" in the WSJ Crossword?

The answer to the WSJ Crossword clue "Sudden outpouring" is SPATE (5 letters).

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Sudden outpouring WSJ Crossword Clue

Down clue · from the August 26, 2026 puzzle

Stuck on “Sudden outpouring” from the Wall Street Journal Crossword? Here is the verified answer:

Answer

SPATE

5 letters · Down · last seen August 26, 2026

1AFires (up)6 1DFree of additives4 2DPlanning problem4 3DOrg. with a “Week Without Violence” program4 4DStreet rep4 5DOwned3 7ALeaves aside?4 7DWords of wisdom7 8DNote from a short person?3 9DOscar winner for “Tootsie” and “Blue Sky”5 10DBreak up5