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Rattles False Alarm Crossword Clue

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We've checked our database and believe the answer is STARTLE which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is: STARTLE

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RankLettersAnswerClue
199%7Exact Match!
230%6 Like the alarm on many alarm clocks
328%5False alarm

About This Clues Answer

We think the answer is "STARTLE" which means:

    noun
  • • A sudden involuntary movement
  • verb
  • • To stimulate to action
  • • Move or jump suddenly, as if in surprise or alarm

An example sentence would be:

  • • "The loud noise startled me."
  • • "The sudden movement startled the cat."

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Clue Last Found In...

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The Guardian Cryptic08 Dec 2000 Across 15
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