Crossword clue
“Startled cry”
This clue appeared as 39-Down in the WSJ Crossword on Friday, November 6, 2026. The answer has 3 letters.
Answer · 3 lettersSeen 2 times
EEKLetters3
Starts withE
Ends withK
Vowels2
Other possible answers
| Answer | Letters | Seen |
|---|---|---|
| EEK | 3 | 1 of 2 |
| OHO | 3 | 1 of 2 |
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Startled cry” ran in the WSJ Crossword on November 6, 2026 as 39-Down. Its answer is a 3-letter word that starts with E and ends with K.
See every answer from the puzzle on the WSJ Crossword page for November 6, 2026, or learn how clues like this work in our guide to crossword clue types.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “Startled cry” clue?+
The answer is EEK (3 letters), from the WSJ Crossword of November 6, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 2 times in the WSJ Crossword, most recently on November 6, 2026.
How do I find other WSJ Crossword answers?+
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