Flinched Crossword Clue

Here is the answer for the crossword clue Flinched . We have found 40 possible answers for this clue in our database. Among them, one solution stands out with a 98% match which has a length of 8 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is WITHDREW.

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Crossword Answer For Flinched:

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8 Potential Answers:

AnswerLengthSourceDate
WITHDREW Flinched (8)
RECOILED Flinched (8) Premier Sunday Sep 17, 2023
BATTEDANEYE Flinched (11) New York Times Jul 16, 2019
QUAILED Flinched (7) The Telegraph Quick Nov 17, 2018
WINCED Flinched (6) The Telegraph Quick Jan 23, 2017
SHIED Flinched (5)
STARTED Flinched (7)
SHRANK Flinched. (6)

32 Similar Clues:

RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
35% BAULK Flinch (5) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Mar 12, 2025
35% WINCE Flinch (5) USA Today Jan 8, 2025
35% RECOIL Flinch (6) Newsday Aug 18, 2024
35% STARTS Flinches (6) Wall Street Journal Jun 29, 2023
35% RECOILS Flinches (7) Universal Apr 20, 2023
35% WINCES Flinches (6) LA Times Daily Nov 17, 2022
35% BALK Flinch (at) (4) New York Times Apr 25, 2021
35% SHYES Flinches (5)
35% COWER Flinch (5)
35% SHIES Flinches (5)
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In this clue, "Flinched" is a hint that suggests a sudden movement back in fear or surprise. "Shrank" is the past tense of "shrink," which means to move back or contract. The past tense form fits the clue perfectly, indicating a sudden retreat or recoil.