Unexpected jerk
Crossword clue · 1 known answers · 1 appearances · Last seen in the New York Times crossword on January 25, 2026
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SPASM
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The clue “Unexpected jerk” has appeared 1 times in our database with 1 different answers, so count the squares in your grid and check the crossings before you commit. Most recently it ran in the New York Times crossword on January 25, 2026, where the answer was SPASM.
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