“Surprise” crossword clue
Answer
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•••••••STARTLE
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.STARTLE is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Surprise”. It was last seen in the puzzle of April 21, 2025, where it runs at 44 Down and fills 7 squares. It crosses 7 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
Apr 21, 2025 grid41AMany govt. prosecutors4 ltrs›47AOpposite of starboard4 ltrs›50AMolten rock5 ltrs›53APie chart piece6 ltrs›56APolite response to the ends of 17-, 25-, 34- and 48-Across10 ltrs›61A___ Grey tea4 ltrs›64ACaptain Hook's sidekick4 ltrs›
Other answers for this clue
Across all puzzles we index•••••••STARTLE7 ltrs
•••••TREAT5 ltrs
Clues repeat across publications with different fills. If your grid needs a different length, one of these usually fits.
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