Frighten Crossword Clue

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Frighten Crossword Answer

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ALARM

(5 letters)

STARTLE

(7 letters)

SPOOK

(5 letters)

Helpful Hints

(verb)
1. cause fear in
2. cause to lose courage
(noun)
1. sudden mass fear and anxiety over anticipated events
2. a sudden attack of fear

Hint 2: Clue Definition

FRIGHTEN (verb)
1. cause fear in

Hint 3: Other Answers Used in the Past

ALARM
(5 letters)
STARTLE
(7 letters)
SPOOK
(5 letters)

Hint 4: Anagram

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

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