Fear-inducing crossword clue

Answer
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DREADED

DREADED — the 7-letter solution to “Fear-inducing”, entered at 36 Across in the Thomas Joseph crossword for February 17, 2022.

About this clue

“Fear-inducing” appeared as 36 Across in the Thomas Joseph crossword on February 17, 2022, and the answer is 7 letters long. We have tracked this clue 2 times in Thomas Joseph puzzles, most recently on January 26, 2024.

Letters
7
Position
36 Across
Times seen
2

Every time this clue has run

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Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “Fear-inducing”?

In the Thomas Joseph crossword for Thursday, February 17, 2022, the answer to “Fear-inducing” is DREADED — 7 letters, entered at 36 Across.

Could the answer be different in my puzzle?

The same clue text can take different answers depending on the grid. Every time we have seen “Fear-inducing” in the Thomas Joseph crossword the answer has been DREADED, but always check the letter count against your grid.

How many letters is the answer?

The answer has 7 letters and starts with D.

Is this the official Thomas Joseph site?

No. This is an independent solver’s reference. The Thomas Joseph crossword is published by King Features Syndicate.