Frighten Crossword Clue

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Frighten Crossword Answer

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STARTLE

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SPOOK

(5 letters)

ALARM

(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

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

Hint 4: Anagram

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

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