Checks hovels, stifling expression of surprise when knocked over Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% STYMIES Checks hovels, stifling expression of surprise when knocked over (7) The Telegraph Cryptic Feb 23, 2018
5% OHMY Expression of surprise (4) Newsday Jan 8, 2026
5% GEE "Gosh!" (expression of surprise) (3)
4% BOO "Surprise!" (3) USA Today Jan 31, 2026
4% TWIST Plot surprise (5) Eugene Sheffer Jan 30, 2026
4% OHS Cries of surprise (3) Newsday Jan 29, 2026
4% ASTONISH Surprise when century is first hundred (8) (8) The Guardian Cryptic Jan 23, 2026
4% GAD Knock (about) (3) LA Times Daily Jan 21, 2026
4% RAPS Knocks (4) LA Times Daily Jan 17, 2026
4% INSPECTION Check-up, once-over (10) (10) Puzzler Jan 17, 2026

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