| Answer | Crossword Clue |
|---|---|
| explosions | A rapid or sudden increase in amount or extent |
| explosion | A rapid or sudden increase in amount or extent |
| explosive | Of or relating to a sudden and dramatic increase in amount or extent |
| accelerating | Increase in amount or extent |
| accelerated | Increase in amount or extent |
| accelerates | Increase in amount or extent |
| accelerate | Increase in amount or extent |
| mounted | increase in amount or extent expenses began to mount |
