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The Clue

Quail (5 letter answer)

The Answer

WINCE

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Notes

The answer WINCE is seen occasionally, appearing about once every 600 puzzles.

Related Clues

Cringe
Flinch
Recoil
Shrink
Shy
Start
Response to a gotcha
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"