Increased quantity (5)

I believe the answer is:

spate

(Other definitions for spate that I've seen before include "Fast outpouring" , "Flood; sudden burst" , "Rush, flood (of river)" , "Sudden increased quantity" , "Suddenly got a lot" .)

I've seen this clue in The Sun.

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