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The Clue

Water jet (5 letter answer)

The Answer

SPURT

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Notes

The answer SPURT is uncommon, appearing about once every 550 puzzles.

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Definition

SPURT as a noun:

1. (jet, squirt, spurt, spirt) = the occurrence of a sudden discharge (as of liquid)

SPURT as a verb:

1. (spurt, spirt, gush, spout) = gush forth in a sudden stream or jet; "water gushed forth"
2. (forge, spurt, spirt) = move or act with a sudden increase in speed or energy