Startle Crossword Clue

Q: What's the best solution for Startle?

The most likely answer for the crossword clue Startle is ALARM. Other possible answers include SCARE, galvanise, galvanised, galvanises, galvanising, galvanize, galvanized, galvanizes, among others.

Q: How many solutions are there for Startle?

We have found 21 possible answers for the crossword clue Startle.

Q: What is another word for Startle?

We list 19 synonyms related to Startle. Common alternatives include JUMP, JUMPS, START, JUMPED.

Q: Which crosswords feature clues like Startle?

Clues like Startle often appear in daily crosswords from publications such as The Times Quick Cryptic, Sunday Mirror, The Guardian Cryptic, Mail on Sunday, The Independent Inquisitor, among others.

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Crossword clue last updated: 21/09/2026

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Hints for “Startle”

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Hint 1: Meaning

a sudden involuntary movement; "he awoke with a start" .

Hint 2: Synonyms

JUMP, ALARM, SCARE

Hint 3: Best answers

ALARM, SCARE, GALVANISE

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Best answers for Startle

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All 21 answers for Startle

Startle with 4 letters (1)

Answer	Letters
JUMP	4

Startle with 5 letters (4)

Answer	Letters
ALARM	5
SCARE	5
JUMPS	5
START	5

Startle with 6 letters (2)

Answer	Letters
JUMPED	6
STARTS	6

Startle with 7 letters (2)

Answer	Letters
JUMPING	7
STARTED	7

Startle with 8 letters (3)

Answer	Letters
STARTING	8
STARTLED	8
STARTLES	8

Startle with 9 letters (3)

Answer	Letters
GALVANISE	9
GALVANIZE	9
STARTLING	9

Startle with 10 letters (4)

Answer	Letters
GALVANISED	10
GALVANISES	10
GALVANIZED	10
GALVANIZES	10

Startle with 11 letters (2)

Answer	Letters
GALVANISING	11
GALVANIZING	11

Synonyms for Startle

We found 19 synonyms.

4 letter words

JUMP

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Need a hand? Solving guide for “Startle”

What's the best solution for Startle?

The most likely answer for the crossword clue Startle is ALARM. Other possible answers include SCARE, galvanise, galvanised, galvanises, galvanising, galvanize, galvanized, galvanizes, among others.

How many solutions are there for Startle?

We have found 21 possible answers for the crossword clue Startle.

How do I find a solution for Startle?

Use the length filters to match the number of squares in your grid, then type any letters you already have into the solver. You can also browse every listed answer below, or try a similar clue if this wording is slightly different.

What is another word for Startle?

We list 19 synonyms related to Startle. Common alternatives include JUMP, JUMPS, START, JUMPED.

Which crosswords feature clues like Startle?

Clues like Startle often appear in daily crosswords from publications such as The Times Quick Cryptic, Sunday Mirror, The Guardian Cryptic, Mail on Sunday, The Independent Inquisitor, among others.

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