Give a jump scare, say NYT Midi Crossword Clue
The answer to the “Give a jump scare, say” crossword clue is STARTLE (7 letters). We have seen this clue once in New York Times Midi crosswords, most recently on July 29, 2026.
Answer
THE ANSWER · 7 LETTERS
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STARTLE: to frighten or surprise suddenly.
Best answers for “Give a jump scare, say”
| Rank | Answer | Letters | Clue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | STARTLE | 7 | Give a jump scare, say |
| 2 | GASPS | 5 | Reacts to a jump scare similar clue |
| 3 | TROPE | 5 | Jump scare in horror movies, e.g. similar clue |
| 4 | PETRIFY | 7 | Scare the bejesus out of similar clue |
The first answer is for this clue; the others answered clues with the same main words.
Seen in
| Crossword | Date | Answer | Clue page |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York Times Midi | July 29, 2026 | STARTLE | 27 Across |
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Questions about the Give a jump scare, say Crossword Clue
What is the 7-letter answer to the Give a jump scare, say crossword clue?
STARTLE is the 7-letter answer to the “Give a jump scare, say” crossword clue.
When was the Give a jump scare, say crossword clue last used?
In the New York Times Midi of July 29, 2026. We have seen it once.
What are other possible answers to the Give a jump scare, say crossword clue?
Similar clues were answered with GASPS (“Reacts to a jump scare”), TROPE (“Jump scare in horror movies, e.g.”), PETRIFY (“Scare the bejesus out of”).