The Clue
Flinch (5 letter answer)
The Answer
WINCE
Tags
Notes
The answer WINCE is seen occasionally, appearing about once every 600 puzzles.
Related Clues
Cringe
Quail
Recoil
Shrink
Shy
Start
Blench or flinch
Pain result
Pained reaction
Recoil in pain
React to a pin prick
Reaction to a friend's mistake
Look that may accompany a groan
React to a bad joke, perhaps
React to a really bad pun
Definition
WINCE as a noun:
1. the facial expression of sudden pain
2. (wince, flinch) = a reflex response to sudden pain
WINCE as a verb:
1. (flinch, squinch, funk, cringe, shrink, wince, recoil, quail) = draw back, as with fear or pain; "she flinched when they showed the slaughtering of the calf"
2. make a face indicating disgust or dislike; "She winced when she heard his pompous speech"