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The Clue
Scare suddenly (7 letter answer)
The Answer
STARTLE
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Notes
The answer STARTLE is seen occasionally, appearing about once every 600 puzzles.
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Definition
STARTLE as a noun:
1. (startle, jump, start) = a sudden involuntary movement; "he awoke with a start"
STARTLE as a verb:
1. (startle, galvanize, galvanise) = to stimulate to action ; "..startled him awake"; "galvanized into action"
2. (startle, jump, start) = move or jump suddenly, as if in surprise or alarm; "She startled when I walked into the room"