“Flinches in response to” crossword clue
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.WINCESAT is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Flinches in response to”. It was last seen in the puzzle of May 20, 2025, where it runs at 42 Down and fills 8 squares. It crosses 8 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
May 20, 2025 grid41A"You're just too complimentary!"5 ltrs›44A"Ta-da," "All done," "There you have it," etc.11 ltrs›50ABird whose name sounds like a hip-hop dance move4 ltrs›53ACrafters' knives6 ltrs›55AYield, Stop, Dead End, etc.12 ltrs›62AFreighter9 ltrs›68AVibe4 ltrs›71AWhat spring may bring4 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
May 20, 20251ABit or byte4 ltrs›5ALaundry collectors4 ltrs›9AGood thing to bring to a competition5 ltrs›14AComedian Trevor with the memoir "Born a Crime"4 ltrs›15AGive off4 ltrs›16ARing-tailed primate5 ltrs›17AConsistent with party policy9 ltrs›19ACourt colleague of Kagan and Kavanaugh5 ltrs›
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