Moves suddenly as if startled. Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% SHIES Moves suddenly as if startled. (5)
7% SHOOK Startled, colloquially (5) The Atlantic Mar 15, 2026
7% DART Move quickly and suddenly (4) Newsday Dec 25, 2025
7% JOLTS Startles suddenly (5) USA Today May 17, 2023
6% VEER Swerve suddenly (4) USA Today Mar 18, 2026
6% SNAPTO Become suddenly awake and focused (6) New York Times Mar 14, 2026
6% GOHOTANDCOLD Feel suddenly afraid (2,3,3,4) (12) Puzzler Mar 13, 2026
6% BABOON Proclamation involving shout that startles thicko (6) The Telegraph Toughie Mar 12, 2026
6% SURGES Intensifies suddenly (6) USA Today Mar 11, 2026
6% BLURT Suddenly say (5) The Telegraph Plusword Mar 7, 2026
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