“Way to manipulate public opinion through fear” crossword clue
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.SCARETACTIC is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Way to manipulate public opinion through fear”. It was last seen in the puzzle of November 2, 2025, where it runs at 24 Across and fills 11 squares. It crosses 11 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
Nov 2, 2025 grid6DTypically red-coated toy figurines11 ltrs›7DOfficial proclamations6 ltrs›8DTry to produce better offspring from6 ltrs›9DBursts6 ltrs›10DFeels for6 ltrs›11DSport with crampons and carabiners11 ltrs›18D"No doubt about it!"6 ltrs›19DInscribed6 ltrs›21DMythical creature with scales6 ltrs›22DLost one's temper6 ltrs›25DLike some donations that anyone can accept5 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Nov 2, 20251ACause a mess, as with frying oil8 ltrs›9ACreate an intricate series of lies, say8 ltrs›17AOfferings to prospective bicycle buyers9 ltrs›19A"Ben-Hur" or "Lawrence of Arabia"9 ltrs›20AOr more10 ltrs›22ALike many public housing projects10 ltrs›23AComprehends4 ltrs›26A"The ___ is done"4 ltrs›
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