Whole bunch (of)

SLEW

Think of a word meaning a large quantity, often used informally like "a ___ of emails" or "a ___ of problems." It starts with the same sound as "slip."

The clue "Whole bunch (of)" hints at a word meaning a large quantity or group. "Slew" fits because it’s an informal term for a big number or collection, like saying "a slew of options." The parentheses around "(of)" signal that it’s optional—you might hear it as "a whole slew" or "a whole slew of," but the core answer is just "SLEW." It’s a straightforward definition with no hidden wordplay.