Sudden shock
Published by Naitik Mehta · March 25, 2026
Stuck on the clue Sudden shock from the New York Times Mini for March 25, 2026? We have the correct 4-letter answer, including the definition, alternative hints, as well as other answers from the same crossword. Ready to learn more about this clue?
Clue
Sudden shock (4)
Answer
The answer to Sudden shock is Jolt (4 letters).
Why does Jolt fit this clue?
This is a direct definition clue where 'Sudden shock' points straight to JOLT. A jolt is an abrupt, jarring movement or impact that catches someone off guard. The word captures both physical sensations, like the jolt of a car hitting a pothole, and emotional or mental surprises, like the jolt of unexpected news. The clue works because both 'sudden' and 'shock' align perfectly with jolt's core meaning of something that happens quickly and disrupts normal conditions.
What does Sudden shock mean?
We break down each word in the clue and show its dictionary definitions below.
sudden
adjective
•happening quickly and unexpectedly
shock
noun
•a sudden upsetting or surprising event or experience
This clue has appeared in 2 puzzles
The clue Sudden shock has been used across multiple crosswords. Here’s every puzzle where it’s appeared, most recent first.
NYT Mini — Mar 25, 2026
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What does Jolt mean?
noun
•An act of jolting.
•A surprise or shock.
verb
•To push or shake abruptly and roughly.
•To knock sharply
Origin of the word Jolt
•origin: Middle English 'jolten'
•period: 14th century
The word likely evolved from an imitative origin, mimicking the sound and sudden nature of a sharp, abrupt movement or shock.
How to use Jolt in a sentence
Here are 3 examples of how to use the word Jolt.
•“The sudden jolt of electricity from the broken wire sent him stumbling backward in shock.”
•“The car came to an abrupt stop, and the jolt threw all the passengers forward in their seats.”
•“She needed a strong cup of coffee to give her the jolt of energy required to finish the project.”
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All clues from the New York Times Mini, Mar 25, 2026 crossword
The New York Times Mini for March 25, 2026 was published by Christina Iverson and has 10 clues. Curious about all the answers from this crossword puzzle? View all answers here.
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Frequently asked questions about Sudden shock
- What is the answer to Sudden shock?
- The answer is Jolt (4 letters).
- Where did this clue appear?
- This clue was last seen in the New York Times Mini on March 25, 2026.
- How many letters does the answer to Sudden shock have?
- The answer has 4 letters: Jolt.
- How many times has Sudden shock appeared as a crossword clue?
- This clue has appeared in 2 puzzles, most recently the New York Times Mini on March 25, 2026.
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NYT Mini — Mar 25, 2026
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