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7 letters · New York Times · Monday, April 21, 2025 · 44-Down
Appeared in 4 New York Times Crosswords between August 1995 and April 2025.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · April 21, 2025 · 44-Down · 7 letters
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move or jump suddenly, as if in surprise or alarm; "She startled when I walked into the room"
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7 lettersUse ? for blanks. Example: C?S?O?
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