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5 letters · New York Times · Saturday, December 1, 2018 · 56-Across

Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Saturday, December 1, 2018.

Exact puzzle match · New York Times · December 1, 2018 · 56-Across · 5 letters

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start suddenly, as from fright

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