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Up a lot? (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

steep

(Other definitions for steep that I've seen before include "Sheer, precipitous" , "Soak thoroughly - precipitous" , "Soak; expensive (price)" , "Rapidly rising" , "Without the bounds of moderation" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.
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