Sudden fright Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Wednesday, July 9, 1997 · 38-Down
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Wednesday, July 9, 1997.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · July 9, 1997 · 38-Down · 5 letters
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a sudden involuntary movement; "he awoke with a start"
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