“Feel a suddenly overwhelming fear” crossword clue
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•••••PANIC
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.PANIC is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Feel a suddenly overwhelming fear”. It was last seen in the puzzle of May 4, 2026, where it runs at 12 Down and fills 5 squares. It crosses 5 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
May 4, 2026 grid10ASpaces, as between teeth4 ltrs›16AAmo, amas, ___4 ltrs›19AActress Dunham or Waithe4 ltrs›22ALike some columns and bonds5 ltrs›23AMethodical way for something to be built12 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
May 4, 20261A"The ___ is clear!"5 ltrs›6A"Mamma Mia" group4 ltrs›14AAuthor Joyce Carol ___5 ltrs›15ADevices for keyless entry4 ltrs›17A"Sleepless in Seattle" or "Legally Blonde," informally10 ltrs›20ACall from an ump3 ltrs›21AGroup of connected PCs3 ltrs›27A"This place is fire"6 ltrs›
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