| Answer | Crossword Clue |
|---|---|
| METEOR | Metaphor for a sudden success |
| METEOR | Metaphor for a blazing success |
| METEOR | Metaphor for overnight success |
| WILDFIRE | Metaphor for quick-spreading success |
| killing | a sudden notable success |
| killings | KILLING, a sudden notable success |
| sleeper | A movie, book, play, etc., that achieves sudden unexpected success after initially attracting little attention, typically one that proves popular without much promotion or expenditure |
| sleepers | A movie, book, play, etc., that achieves sudden unexpected success after initially attracting little attention, typically one that proves popular without much promotion or expenditure |
