Startle Crossword Clue
While searching our database we found 1 possible solution for the: Startle crossword clue. This crossword clue was last seen on June 22 2024 Wall Street Journal Crossword puzzle. The solution we have for Startle has a total of 5 letters.
| Rank | Answer | Clue | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|
| 99% | ALARM | Startle | Wall Street Journal |
| 20% | EEK | Startled cry | New York Times |
| 20% | JOLTS | Startles suddenly | USA Today |
| 20% | EEK | Startled shriek | USA Today |
Definition
| • | A summons to arms, as on the approach of an enemy. |
| • | Any sound or information intended to give notice of approaching danger; a warning sound to arouse attention; a warning of danger. |
| • | A sudden attack; disturbance; broil. |
| • | Sudden surprise with fear or terror excited by apprehension of danger; in the military use, commonly, sudden apprehension of being attacked by surprise. |
| • | A mechanical contrivance for awaking persons from sleep, or rousing their attention; an alarum. |
| • | To call to arms for defense; to give notice to (any one) of approaching danger; to rouse to vigilance and action; to put on the alert. |
| • | To keep in excitement; to disturb. |
| • | To surprise with apprehension of danger; to fill with anxiety in regard to threatening evil; to excite with sudden fear. |
Recent Usage in Crossword Puzzles:
- New York Times: Aug 16, 2024
- Wall Street Journal: Jun 22, 2024
- Universal: Jan 29, 2024
- Eugene Sheffer: Jan 25, 2024
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