The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 10 letter word DOUBLETAKE which also is the latest solution we found used in New York Times in 2016.
Surprised reaction or a hint to what can precede both halves of the answers to the starred clues crossword clue answers
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| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| DOUBLETAKE | 100 % | 10 |
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Surprised reaction or a hint to what can precede both halves of the answers to the starred clues
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Crossword Answer definitions
DOUBLETAKE noun- An abrupt movement, used, for example, as a comical reaction to a surprising sight, in which someone casually sees something, briefly stops looking at it, realizes what it is, and snaps attention back to it with an expression of surprise or disbelief.
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