“Startle” crossword clue
Answer
J
O
L
T
••••JOLT
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.JOLT is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Startle”. It was last seen in the puzzle of January 26, 2025, where it runs at 26 Across and fills 4 squares. It crosses 4 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have. This exact clue has run 2 times in NYT puzzles, first on January 26, 2025.
Crossing entries
Jan 26, 2025 gridEvery appearance
2 puzzlesDatePuzzlePositionAnswer
Sep 7, 2025NYT Crossword90 Down•••••ALARMJan 26, 2025NYT Crossword26 Across••••JOLTOther answers for this clue
Across all puzzles we index••••JOLT4 ltrs
•••••ALARM5 ltrs
Clues repeat across publications with different fills. If your grid needs a different length, one of these usually fits.
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