Astonish or shock Crossword Clue

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Astonish or shock Crossword Answer

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(verb)
1. hit something or somebody as if with a sandbag
2. make senseless or dizzy by or as if by a blow

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

SHOCK (noun)
1. the violent interaction of individuals or groups entering into combat
2. a sudden jarring impact
SHOCK (verb)
1. surprise greatly; knock someone’s socks off
2. inflict a trauma upon
ASTONISH (verb)
1. affect with wonder

Hint 3: Anagram

Unscramble the letters below to solve for today's answer.
NUTS

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15. Biblical garden

16. "___ Croft: Tomb Raider"

17. "___ man walks into the bar..." 2 wds.

19. Tonsil doctor: Abbr.

21. "Good ___," 1970s sitcom with a title that can be used as a cheerful New Year's greeting at your celebratory event

24. Dancing Queen band

27. U-___ (moving equipment rental company)

29. Ice Bucket Challenge cause: Abbr.

31. Steak, chop, or roast, on a festive table

32. Wayfarer's rest house

33. Bad mannered child

34. Crepe-making utensil

35. Walk-___ (like some closets)

36. "___ Endings," 2011 sitcom with a title that can be used as a New Year's wish for one who needs things to turn out just right in the coming year

37. Swampy place that rhymes with "log"

38. "___ even stand a chance?": 2 wds.

39. Powerful Greek deities who came before the Olympians

42. Gets moldy and breaks apart

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45. "As ___ as I know"

46. Tool for writing New Year resolutions

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54. 6-pointers, in football, for short

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3. ___ fide (legitimate and authentic)

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5. "Te ___" ("I love you," in Spanish)

6. Minty chew you'd use before a midnight kiss

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8. Ginger ___ (soft drink)

9. Currency you would need in Japan

12. Group working together, like in basketball

14. "___ News," 2017 sitcom with a title that you hope will describe all the updates you and your loved ones get in the New Year

18. Olive ___ (salad topper)

20. "Better ___," 2016 comedy series with a title that is something we wish for your days, dreams, and even your coffee in the New Year

22. Wyatt ___ (Wild West's famed lawman)

23. Strike with one's palm, say

24. Sound booster at a New Year's party, for short

25. Don't ___ stranger: 2 wds.

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28. The “A” in Q&A, for short

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