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With an exclamation of annoyance, blow up (5)

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blast

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(Other definitions for blast that I've seen before include "Great time: explosion" , "Blow up or swear" , "Sudden, strong current of air" , "Explosion - mild oath" , "Loud horn sound" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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