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Flinched Crossword Clue
Here is the answer for the crossword clue Flinched last seen in Wall Street Journal puzzle. 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 RECOILED.
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Crossword Answer For Flinched:
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8 Potential Answers:
| Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| RECOILED Flinched | (8) | Wall Street Journal | Jun 27, 2026 |
| WITHDREW Flinched | (8) | ||
| 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:
| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 34% | WINCE Flinch | (5) | Commuter | Feb 6, 2026 |
| 34% | COWER Flinch | (5) | The Telegraph Plusword | Oct 25, 2025 |
| 34% | START Flinch | (5) | LA Times Daily | Oct 18, 2025 |
| 34% | BAULK Flinch | (5) | The Telegraph Cross Atlantic | Mar 12, 2025 |
| 34% | RECOIL Flinch | (6) | Newsday | Aug 18, 2024 |
| 34% | STARTS Flinches | (6) | Wall Street Journal | Jun 29, 2023 |
| 34% | RECOILS Flinches | (7) | Universal | Apr 20, 2023 |
| 34% | WINCES Flinches | (6) | LA Times Daily | Nov 17, 2022 |
| 34% | BALK Flinch (at) | (4) | New York Times | Apr 25, 2021 |
| 34% | SHYES 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.