Crossword clue

“Reaction to a ghost story, perhaps”

This clue appeared as 17-Across in the USA Today Crossword on Monday, September 28, 2026. The answer has 10 letters.

Answer · 10 lettersFirst appearance
GOOSEBUMPS
Letters10
Starts withG
Ends withS
Vowels4

Where this clue has appeared

USA Today Crossword
Sep 28, 202610 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Reaction to a ghost story, perhaps” ran in the USA Today Crossword on September 28, 2026 as 17-Across. Its answer is a 10-letter word that starts with G and ends with S, with 4 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Reaction to a ghost story, perhaps” clue?+

The answer is GOOSEBUMPS (10 letters), from the USA Today Crossword of September 28, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the USA Today Crossword.

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