The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word STARTLES which also is the latest solution we found used in LA Times in 2021.
Takes by surprise crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| STARTLES | 50 % | 8 |
| CATCHESOFFGUARD | 33 % | 15 |
| AMBUSHES | 17 % | 8 |
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Takes by surprise
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- marvel
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Crossword Answer definitions
STARTLES noun- A sudden motion or shock caused by an unexpected alarm, surprise, or apprehension of danger.
- To move suddenly, or be excited, on feeling alarm; to start.
- To excite by sudden alarm, surprise, or apprehension; to frighten suddenly and not seriously; to alarm; to surprise.
- To deter; to cause to deviate.
More crossword clues leading to the same solutions
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More clues leading to the result STARTLES
- Causes alarm
- Catches off guard
- Surprises
- Takes by surprise
- Alarms
- Catches by surprise
- Scares suddenly
- Alarms.
- Frightens.
- Catches napping.