___-jerk reaction Crossword Clue
Looking for the answer to “___-jerk reaction” from the USA Today crossword of December 16, 2024? It has 4 letters. Flip the tiles one at a time, try a hint first, or look through the rest of that puzzle.
Crossword answer
USA TODAY, DECEMBER 16, 2024
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KNEE is the answer to “___-jerk reaction”. It means to strike with the middle joint of the leg.
Hints
Three clues to the answer, gentle first. Open one at a time.
Hint 1 Meaning
To strike with the middle joint of the leg.
Hint 2 Anagram
Its letters, scrambled: NKEE.
Hint 3 Another clue
It has also been clued as “One might be taken in protest”.
Seen before
This clue also appeared in the USA Today on November 11, 2024.
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Questions
What is the answer to “___-jerk reaction”?
KNEE, 4 letters: to strike with the middle joint of the leg.
When was “___-jerk reaction” last seen in a crossword?
In the USA Today crossword of December 16, 2024, and 1 more time before that.
How many letters does the answer have?
4 letters, starting with K.