Startle
Crossword Clue and Answers

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We most recently saw this clue in The Guardian Speedy.

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JUMP
The act of jumping; propelling yourself off the ground; "he advanced in a series of jumps"; "the jumping was unexpected"

START
A sudden involuntary movement; "he awoke with a start"

ALARM
A device that signals the occurrence of some undesirable event

SPOOK
A mental representation of some haunting experience; "he looked like he had seen a ghost"; "it aroused specters from his past"

SCARE
A sudden attack of fear

AMAZE
Be a mystery or bewildering to; "This beats me!"; "Got me--I don't know the answer!"; "a vexing problem"; "This question really stuck me"

SHOCK
Strike with disgust or revulsion; "The scandalous behavior of this married woman shocked her friends"

PANIC
Be overcome by a sudden fear; "The students panicked when told that final exams were less than a week away"

SHAKE
Undermine or cause to waver; "my faith has been shaken"; "The bad news shook her hopes"

FRIGHTEN
Cause fear in; "The stranger who hangs around the building frightens me"; "Ghosts could never affright her"

SURPRISE
Attack by storm; attack suddenly

ASTONISH
Affect with wonder; "Your ability to speak six languages amazes me!"

GALVANISE
Cover with zinc; "galvanize steel"

GALVANIZE
Cover with zinc; "galvanize steel"