Startle

13 clues
Shock
Spook
Shake
Scare
Alarm
Surprise
Shake up
Frighten
Take back
Take aback
Give a turn
Give a fright
Take by surprise
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Achesforthestars
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Actagainstants
Actorstalk
Addstax
Adeleastaire
Adheretostay
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