A reflex response to sudden fright or pain (6) Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% FLINCH A reflex response to sudden fright or pain (6) (6)
7% PANG Sudden pain (4) (4) The Sun Mini Jan 2, 2026
5% INREPLY As a response (7) Premier Sunday Feb 1, 2026
5% BLOW Sudden misfortune (4) Wall Street Journal Jan 31, 2026
5% URGE Sudden impulse (4) USA Today Jan 28, 2026
5% ACHE Pain (4) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Jan 27, 2026
5% OGRE Frightful giant (4) Premier Sunday Jan 25, 2026
5% STAGE ___ fright (performance anxiety) (5)
5% DEATH Sudden-__ overtime (5) Commuter Jan 23, 2026
5% TWINGE GI went crazy with sudden darting pain (6) (6) Puzzler Cryptic Jan 22, 2026
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