Flinch Crossword Clue

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Flinch Crossword Answer

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RECOIL

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Helpful Hints

(verb)
1. draw back, as with fear or pain
2. make a face indicating disgust or dislike
(noun)
1. a reflex response to sudden pain
2. the facial expression of sudden pain

Hint 2: Clue Definition

FLINCH (verb)
1. draw back, as with fear or pain
FLINCH (noun)
1. a reflex response to sudden pain

Hint 3: Other Answers Used in the Past

START
(5 letters)
RECOIL
(6 letters)

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