Crossword clue
“About to explode”
This clue appeared as 15-Down in the WSJ Crossword on Friday, August 28, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.
Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance
IRATELetters5
Starts withI
Ends withE
Vowels3
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About this clue
The clue “About to explode” ran in the WSJ Crossword on August 28, 2026 as 15-Down. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with I and ends with E, with 3 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.
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What is the answer to the “About to explode” clue?+
The answer is IRATE (5 letters), from the WSJ Crossword of August 28, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the WSJ Crossword.
How do I find other WSJ Crossword answers?+
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