Increase with sudden force (5)

I believe the answer is:

surge

(Other definitions for surge that I've seen before include "Sudden upward movement" , "Sudden increase, gush" , "Well up" , "Sudden flow" , "Powerful rush (of emotion)" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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