Clues for the word "ALARM"

We've had 350 crossword clues used for this word, and seen it 755 times in crosswords. It was last seen in New York Times crossword on May 29, 2026.

Definition of alarm

n. - A summons to arms, as on the approach of an enemy.
n. - Any sound or information intended to give notice of approaching danger; a warning sound to arouse attention; a warning of danger.
n. - A sudden attack; disturbance; broil.
n. - Sudden surprise with fear or terror excited by apprehension of danger; in the military use, commonly, sudden apprehension of being attacked by surprise.
n. - A mechanical contrivance for awaking persons from sleep, or rousing their attention; an alarum.
v. t. - To call to arms for defense; to give notice to (any one) of approaching danger; to rouse to vigilance and action; to put on the alert.
v. t. - To keep in excitement; to disturb.
v. t. - To surprise with apprehension of danger; to fill with anxiety in regard to threatening evil; to excite with sudden fear.