Flare-up when away on holiday (8) Crossword Clue

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Here is the answer for the crossword clue Flare-up when away on holiday (8) last seen in Guardian Cryptic puzzle. We have found 40 possible answers for this clue in our database. Among them, one solution stands out with a 98% match which has a length of 8 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is OUTBREAK.

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% OUTBREAK Flare-up when away on holiday (8) (8) The Guardian Cryptic Mar 6, 2025
9% NOVA Flare up? (4) New York Times Nov 30, 2025
7% ALINE Flared dress (5) Thomas Joseph Nov 25, 2025
7% ALFRED Flared (anag.) (6) The Telegraph Quick Sep 27, 2025
6% TOWEL It's thrown in when giving up (5) The Washington Post Mini Nov 29, 2025
6% FRIENDSGIVING Holiday meal with pals (13) Eugene Sheffer Nov 26, 2025
6% DOORS Places for holiday wreaths (5) LA Times Mini Nov 24, 2025
6% TET Hanoi holiday (3) Eugene Sheffer Nov 22, 2025
6% EASTER Spring holiday (6) Commuter Nov 21, 2025
6% YAM Holiday tuber? (3)

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