Starts suddenly Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Friday, July 22, 2016 · 10-Down
Appeared in 2 New York Times Crosswords between March 2013 and July 2016.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · July 22, 2016 · 10-Down · 5 letters
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start suddenly, as from fright
verb
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