What is the answer to the WSJ Crossword clue "Startled sounds" from November 13, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Startled sounds”

This clue appeared as 52-Across in the WSJ Crossword on Friday, November 13, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance

GASPS

Letters5

Starts withG

Ends withS

Vowels1

Where this clue has appeared

WSJ Crossword
Nov 13, 20265 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Startled sounds” ran in the WSJ Crossword on November 13, 2026 as 52-Across. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with G and ends with S, with only 1 vowel, so think abbreviations or consonant clusters.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Startled sounds” clue?+

The answer is GASPS (5 letters), from the WSJ Crossword of November 13, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the WSJ Crossword.

How do I find other WSJ Crossword answers?+

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