Scare slightly Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Wednesday, June 8, 2011 · 13-Across
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Wednesday, June 8, 2011.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · June 8, 2011 · 13-Across · 5 letters
SPOOK0 of 5 letters revealed
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What does this clue mean?
frighten or scare, and often provoke into a violent action; "The noise spooked the horse"
verb
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