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Here is the answer for the crossword clue Reaction to the unexpected last seen in Newsday 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 HOWNOVEL.
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40 Potential Answers:
| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | HOWNOVEL Reaction to the unexpected | (8) | Newsday | Jan 5, 2019 |
| 34% | SPITTAKE Reaction to an unexpected joke | (8) | New York Times | Oct 17, 2020 |
| 30% | DOUBLETAKE Delayed reaction to something unexpected | (10) | The Guardian Quick | Nov 26, 2021 |
| 3% | OUCH Smart reaction? | (4) | Wall Street Journal | Jan 31, 2026 |
| 3% | SOFA Site of unexpected change? | (4) | ||
| 3% | OOH Reaction at a magic show | (3) | Eugene Sheffer | Jan 29, 2026 |
| 3% | OOF Gut punch reaction | (3) | LA Times Daily | Jan 28, 2026 |
| 3% | SPASM Unexpected jerk | (5) | New York Times | Jan 25, 2026 |
| 3% | GASP Reaction to a jump scare, maybe | (4) | The Atlantic | Jan 20, 2026 |
| 3% | KNEE ____-jerk reaction | (4) | USA Today Quick | Jan 18, 2026 |
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