Shrink in fear crossword clue
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CRINGE — the 6-letter solution to “Shrink in fear”, entered at 38 Across in the Thomas Joseph crossword for August 08, 2026.
About this clue
“Shrink in fear” appeared as 38 Across in the Thomas Joseph crossword on August 08, 2026, and the answer is 6 letters long. We have tracked this clue 6 times in Thomas Joseph puzzles, most recently on August 8, 2026.
Other possible answers
Seen for the same clue in other Thomas Joseph puzzles.
- COWER5 letters
- RECOIL6 letters
Every time this clue has run
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What is the answer to “Shrink in fear”?
In the Thomas Joseph crossword for Saturday, August 8, 2026, the answer to “Shrink in fear” is CRINGE — 6 letters, entered at 38 Across.
Could the answer be different in my puzzle?
Yes. This clue has taken more than one answer in the Thomas Joseph crossword: CRINGE, COWER, RECOIL. Match the letter count against the squares in your grid to pick the right one.
How many letters is the answer?
The answer has 6 letters and starts with C.
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No. This is an independent solver’s reference. The Thomas Joseph crossword is published by King Features Syndicate.