“Frighten” crossword clue
Answer
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•••••SCARE
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.SCARE is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Frighten”. It was last seen in the puzzle of September 15, 2026, where it runs at 14 Across 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
Sep 15, 2026 grid1DCough syrup amts.4 ltrs›2DFarmland measure4 ltrs›3DHaircut that transitions from shorter sides to longer top4 ltrs›4DUltimate ___ (team sport)7 ltrs›5DWord of consent3 ltrs›
Other answers for this clue
Across all puzzles we index•••••SCARE5 ltrs
•••••ALARM5 ltrs
•••••••STARTLE7 ltrs
Clues repeat across publications with different fills. If your grid needs a different length, one of these usually fits.
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