“Jump ___ (horror movie staple)” crossword clue

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.SCARE is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Jump ___ (horror movie staple)”. It was last seen in the puzzle of February 5, 2026, where it runs at 51 Down and fills 5 squares. It crosses 5 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.