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Here is the answer for the crossword clue Jump scare in horror movies, e.g. last seen in Universal 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 5 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is TROPE.
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| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | TROPE Jump scare in horror movies, e.g. | (5) | Universal | Jan 31, 2025 |
| 91% | SCARE Jump ___ (horror movie staple) | (5) | New York Times | Feb 5, 2026 |
| 85% | STAPLE Jump scares, in horror movies | (6) | New York Times | Jan 13, 2022 |
| 79% | GASP Reaction to a jump scare, maybe | (4) | The Atlantic | Jan 20, 2026 |
| 79% | LETTER E or G, e.g. | (6) | USA Today | Jan 6, 2026 |
| 79% | REACT Jump during a horror movie, say | (5) | Universal | Nov 17, 2025 |
| 76% | SCARY Like horror movies | (5) | LA Times Daily | Feb 2, 2026 |
| 67% | COMIC e,g, The Beano - strip or relief (5) | (5) | The Guardian Quick | Feb 11, 2026 |
| 67% | BASED "___ on a true story ..." (horror movie intensifier) | (5) | ||
| 67% | FRIGHTENED Scared | (10) | The Telegraph Quick | Dec 23, 2025 |
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