| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Break apart dramatically, like a pinata | ||
| Explode | Wall Street Journal | 31 Oct 2024 |
| Explode | New York Times | 04 Apr 2017 |
| Explode | ||
| Break forcefully, as an inflated bag | LA Times Daily | 08 Jun 2016 |
| Break forcefully, as an inflated bag | ||
| Explode like a puffball | ||
| Pop or blow | ||
| Pop or blow | ||
| Begin to blossom | ||
| Bloom suddenly | ||
| Explode | ||
| Explode |