Frightens crossword clue
Hidden by default so you do not spoil it by accident. Hint: it starts with S and has 6 letters.
SCARES — the 6-letter solution to “Frightens”, entered at 27 Down in the Thomas Joseph crossword for February 23, 2026.
About this clue
“Frightens” appeared as 27 Down in the Thomas Joseph crossword on February 23, 2026, and the answer is 6 letters long. This is the only Thomas Joseph puzzle we have tracked it in so far.
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What is the answer to “Frightens”?
In the Thomas Joseph crossword for Monday, February 23, 2026, the answer to “Frightens” is SCARES — 6 letters, entered at 27 Down.
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 “Frightens” in the Thomas Joseph crossword the answer has been SCARES, but always check the letter count against your grid.
How many letters is the answer?
The answer has 6 letters and starts with S.
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.