Answer: startles

AnswerCrossword Clue
STARTLESCatches napping.
startlesCause (a person or animal) to feel sudden shock or alarm
startlesSTARTLE, to frighten or surprise
STARTLESTakes by surprise
STARTLESMakes a loud noise, perhaps
STARTLESMakes one jump
STARTLESShocks
STARTLESFrightens
STARTLESTakes by surprise.
STARTLESSurprises
STARTLESFrightens.
STARTLESAlarms.
STARTLESScares suddenly
STARTLESCatches by surprise
STARTLESAlarms
STARTLESCatches off guard
STARTLESCauses alarm