Drop __ (announce startling news) Crossword Clue

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40 Potential Answers:

RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% ABOMB Drop __ (announce startling news) (5)
7% ALARM Startle (5) New York Times Sep 7, 2025
6% EEKS Startled cries (4) New York Times Oct 5, 2025
6% SPOOKS Startles (6) LA Times Daily Aug 9, 2025
6% BOO Startling announcement? (3)
5% ADORE Love announcement of an entrance (5) (5) The Sun Two Speed Nov 8, 2025
5% ITSME Announcement made with a knock (5) Universal Nov 4, 2025
5% MIC Drop it! (3) Universal Nov 1, 2025
5% ETAS Cockpit announcements (4) Wall Street Journal Nov 1, 2025
5% DEAD (Drop [?) in the water] (4) USA Today Quick Nov 1, 2025
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