Startle, prepared to keep ace and not lead Crossword Clue

Here is the answer for the crossword clue Startle, prepared to keep ace and not lead . 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 16 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is TAKE A BACK SEAT.

Today's Mini Crossword

Like NYT Mini, but free. Forever. No playwall.

See results below advertisement

Crossword Answer For Startle, prepared to keep ace and not lead :

You can click on thetiles to reveal letter by letter before uncovering the full solution.

advertisement

40 Potential Answers:

RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% TAKE A BACK SEAT Startle, prepared to keep ace and not lead (16)
6% ABACK Taken __ (startled) (5) Newsday May 12, 2026
6% JUMPY Easily startled (5) Puzzler Backwords Apr 19, 2026
5% READY Prepare (5) Newsday May 28, 2026
5% LAS __ Vegas Aces (3) LA Times Daily May 27, 2026
5% AHEADOF Leading (7) The Times Sunday Concise May 24, 2026
5% ELEC AC or DC (4) Newsday May 17, 2026
5% READIES Prepares (7) New York Times May 17, 2026
5% ALARMED Startled nearly everyone with a weapon (7) The Times Quick Cryptic May 12, 2026
5% AHEAD In the lead (5) LA Times Daily May 12, 2026
Startle, prepared to keep ace and not lead  Crossword Clue
Stay up-to-date with our updates!
Explore your favorite daily puzzles and get quick tips, find missing answers to complete your crossword.
CW alt logo

Fresh Clues From Recent Puzzles

Your Crossword Clues FAQ Guide

We found 40 solutions for Startle, prepared to keep ace and not lead . The top solutions are determined by popularity, ratings and frequency of searches. The most likely answer for the clue is TAKE A BACK SEAT.

With crossword-solver.io you will find 40 solutions. We use historic puzzles to find the best matches for your question. We add many new clues on a daily basis.

With our crossword solver search engine you have access to over 7 million clues. You can narrow down the possible answers by specifying the number of letters it contains. We found more than 40 answers for Startle, prepared to keep ace and not lead .