The Clue
Hand-over-mouth reaction (4 letter answer)
The Answer
GASP
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Notes
The answer GASP is seen frequently, appearing about once every 120 puzzles.
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Pant
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Astonished sound
Breathe laboriously
Breathtaking action?
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Inhale suddenly
["Oh my!"]
Pant's cousin
Sharp breath
Shocked reaction
Shocked response
Show shock
Show surprise
Sound of astonishment
Sound dumbfounded
Sound of surprise
Struggle for air
Struggle for breath
Catch the breath convulsively
Catch one's breath
Fun house sound
Have a sudden inspiration?
[I'm shocked! Shocked!]
Inhale suddenly, as in surprise
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Take a deep breath
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Definition
GASP as a noun:
1. (gasp, pant) = a short labored intake of breath with the mouth open; "she gave a gasp and fainted"
GASP as a verb:
1. (pant, puff, gasp, heave) = breathe noisily, as when one is exhausted; "The runners reached the finish line, panting heavily"