Recoils suddenly Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Wednesday, June 11, 2025 · 22-Across
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Wednesday, June 11, 2025.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · June 11, 2025 · 22-Across · 5 letters
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start suddenly, as from fright
verb
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