Goes on a spree is an expression used to describe someone who goes on a shopping spree, or a period of excessive spending. The two crossword solutions for this term are BINGES and spends. Bingeing is the act of consuming large amounts of something in a short period of time, while spending is the act of exchanging money for goods or services. Therefore, when someone goes on a spree, they are likely to be binging and spending excessively.