A sudden burst is an abrupt and intense release of energy. The term can be used to describe a variety of phenomena, from a sudden outburst of emotion to a powerful physical force. In this crossword, the solutions for the term 'sudden burst' are SPATE (5 letters), SPURT (5 letters), SALVO (5 letters), GUST (4 letters), and SURGE (5 letters). A SPATE is a sudden rush or flood of something, such as water or emotions. A SPURT is a sudden burst of activity or energy. A SALVO is a simultaneous discharge of artillery or other weapons. A GUST is a sudden strong rush of wind. Finally, a SURGE is a sudden powerful forward or upward movement, especially by a crowd or by a natural force such as the sea.