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noun • a sudden involuntary movement verb • to stimulate to action • move or jump suddenly, as if in surprise or alarm | ||||
| 43% | 8 | Superlative form of 'dicky' | ||
noun • a small third seat in the back of an old-fashioned two-seater • a man's detachable insert (usually starched) to simulate the front of a shirt adjective satellite • (British informal) faulty | ||||
| 25% | 7 | Rattles | ||
noun • a percussion instrument consisting of a hollow gourd containing pebbles or beans; often played in pairs | ||||
Surprise Rattles Dicky
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STARTLE which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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STARTLE
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