Jump scare, for one, in horror movies Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% TROPE Jump scare, for one, in horror movies (5) Universal Feb 27, 2020
8% STAPLE Jump scares, in horror movies (6) New York Times Jan 13, 2022
7% GASP Reaction to a jump scare, maybe (4) The Atlantic Jan 20, 2026
7% REACT Jump during a horror movie, say (5) Universal Nov 17, 2025
6% HOP One-footed jump (3) Commuter Jan 24, 2026
6% EEK "I'm scared!" (3) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Jan 22, 2026
6% GASPS Sounds scared (5) Newsday Jan 20, 2026
6% LEAPT Jumped (5) USA Today Jan 20, 2026
6% LEAPS Jumps (5) The Telegraph Quick Jan 13, 2026
6% FRIGHTEN Scare (8) (8) Mirror Classic Jan 9, 2026

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