The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word SECRECY which also is the latest solution we found used in New York Times in 2004.
Requirement for surprise crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters | 
|---|---|---|
| SECRECY | 100 % | 7 | 
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Requirement for surprise
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- secrecy
 - something
 - turn
 - less
 - ace
 - oath
 - word
 - token
 - call
 - decorum
 - emergency
 - mitt
 
Crossword Answer definitions
SECRECY noun- Concealment; the condition of being secret or hidden.
 - The habit of keeping secrets.
 
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