Answer: cripes

AnswerCrossword Clue
CRIPES"Gee!"
CRIPESMinced oath
CRIPES"Jeepers!"
CRIPESExclamation of astonishment
CRIPESMild oath
CRIPES"Darn!"
CRIPES"Sheesh!"
cripesused as a mild oath, also CRIPE
cripes(used as a mild oath or an exclamation of astonishment)