Surprise! a Contraction of “god's Wounds”
This page is the CodyCross answer for the clue below from California, Group 1156, Puzzle 1 (Golden Gate Bridge).
Question is: Surprise! a Contraction of “god's Wounds”
and the answer is: ZOUNDS
Word Meaning:
ZOUNDS — (chiefly dated, minced oath) Expressing anger, surprise, assertion etc.
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