Crossword answer
STARTLES
8 letters · Used for 5 different clues · 6 appearances · Last seen The Sun, July 19, 2026
Letter pattern
STARTLES
Clues that lead to STARTLES
Most recent firstClueLettersPuzzleLast seen
Takes aback (8)8The SunJul 19, 2026
Surprises begin with the French (8)8The SunJul 19, 2026
Shocks, catches unaware8Everyday Puzzles DailyJun 27, 2026
Lest, perhaps, the overhead light proves frightening8Evening StandardApr 17, 2026
Causes one to flinch8Eugene ShefferAug 7, 2023
About STARTLES in crosswords
STARTLES is a 8-letter answer that has appeared 6 times in our database across 5 different clues. It was most recently the answer to “Takes aback (8)” in the The Sun crossword on July 19, 2026.
Other 8-letter answers
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TEDTALKSStreamed lectures
TSAAGENTAirport's ID checker
GRIDLOCKTraffic jam, standstill (8)
INSPADESHow one might make bid, terribly (2,6)
ANDROGENSteroid produced by the testes (8)
CAUTIOUSPrudent (8)
FOCACCIAItalian bread (8)
SALESREPService promoter
SARAJEVOCapital city known as the "Jerusalem of the Balkans"
TEABREAKRefreshment stop (3,5)
HONOLULUOld drama served up with opera in state capital (8)
LOLLIPOPSomething possibly sugared in water turned up, sweet (8)
RUTHLESSHaving no pity (8)
Every appearance of STARTLES (6)
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Jul 19, 2026
Takes aback (8) · The Sun · 13 Down
Jul 19, 2026
Surprises begin with the French (8) · The Sun · 13 Down
Jun 27, 2026
Shocks, catches unaware · Everyday Puzzles Daily · 24
Apr 17, 2026
Lest, perhaps, the overhead light proves frightening · Evening Standard · 31 Down
Aug 7, 2023
Causes one to flinch · Eugene Sheffer · 27 Down
Apr 9, 2021
Lest, perhaps, the overhead light proves frightening · Evening Standard · 31 Down