“Startled sound”

Here is the verified answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Startled sound”, last seen on July 7, 2026.

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G??P

A 4-letter down entry from the Tuesday puzzle

The Answer

GASP

The answer to “Startled sound” is GASP

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PublishedJul 7, 2026

Letter analysis

The clue “Startled sound” appeared in the Wall Street Journal Crossword on Tuesday, July 7, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is GASP — a 4-letter word that begins with G and ends with P.

This answer contains 1 vowel and 3 consonants. Click through any related clue below to keep solving, or open the full answer key for the day from the link above.

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Past appearances of “Startled sound”

Friday, June 12, 2026 — answer was GASP4 Letters

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the answer to “Startled sound”?

The answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Startled sound” is GASP — a 4-letter down entry from the July 7, 2026 puzzle.

How many letters is the answer?

GASP has 4 letters — 1 vowel and 3 consonants.

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