Barrel of explosive stuff, or a situation that's ready to blow Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% POWDERKEG Barrel of explosive stuff, or a situation that's ready to blow (9) New York Times Aug 8, 2022
73% TNT It's explosive stuff (3) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Aug 2, 2025
70% NITRO Explosive stuff (5) Thomas Joseph Jul 19, 2025
67% LEES Bottom of the barrel stuff (4) LA Times Daily Aug 22, 2025
59% CASKS Barrels (5) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Sep 15, 2025
59% SPOUT Explosive POTUS to blow as whale (5) The Sun Two Speed Jul 24, 2025
56% INFLATE Blow up stylish apartment: start with explosive? (7) (7) The Sun Two Speed Oct 15, 2025
54% KEGS Beer barrels (4) The Telegraph Mini Oct 20, 2025
54% STAVE Barrel piece (5) Thomas Joseph Oct 18, 2025
54% DREGS Bottom of the barrel (5) Newsday Oct 17, 2025

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