Excessive growth as of government spending Crossword Clue
While searching our database we found 1 possible solution for the: Excessive growth as of government spending crossword clue. This crossword clue was last seen on March 11 2025 Wall Street Journal Crossword puzzle. The solution we have for Excessive growth as of government spending has a total of 5 letters.
| Rank | Answer | Clue | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|
| 99% | BLOAT | Excessive growth as of government spending | Wall Street Journal |
Definition
| • | To make turgid, as with water or air; to cause a swelling of the surface of, from effusion of serum in the cellular tissue, producing a morbid enlargement, often accompanied with softness. |
| • | To inflate; to puff up; to make vain. |
| • | To grow turgid as by effusion of liquid in the cellular tissue; to puff out; to swell. |
| • | Bloated. |
| • | A term of contempt for a worthless, dissipated fellow. |
| • | To dry (herrings) in smoke. See Blote. |
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- Wall Street Journal: Mar 11, 2025
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