Catch off-guard Crossword Clue
Looking for the answer to “Catch off-guard” from the USA Today crossword of April 25, 2026? It has 7 letters. Flip the tiles one at a time, try a hint first, or look through the rest of that puzzle.
Crossword answer
USA TODAY, APRIL 25, 2026
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STARTLE is the answer to “Catch off-guard”. It means to frighten or surprise suddenly.
Hints
Three clues to the answer, gentle first. Open one at a time.
Hint 1 Meaning
To frighten or surprise suddenly.
Hint 2 Anagram
Its letters, scrambled: TTSREAL.
Hint 3 Another clue
It has also been clued as “Give a jump scare, say”.
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Questions
What is the answer to “Catch off-guard”?
STARTLE, 7 letters: to frighten or surprise suddenly.
When was “Catch off-guard” last seen in a crossword?
In the USA Today crossword of April 25, 2026.
How many letters does the answer have?
7 letters, starting with S.