The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word IN ALARM which also is the latest solution we found used in New York Times in 2024.
How one might bolt upright crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| IN ALARM | 100 % | 8 |
Why may IN-ALARM be the right solution?
The phrase "bolt upright" means to sit up quickly and straight in alarm or surprise. Therefore, the answer "IN ALARM" fits the clue.
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: How one might bolt upright
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- shoot
- erect
- pintle
- approach
- rise
- stay
- stays
- hook
- staying
- gate
- upset
- head
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