We solved this clue, that last appeared on February 6, 2026 in a N.Y.T crossword puzzle and the answer had five letters. The solution we have is shown below (highlighted in green) will help you solve this hard clue and go on with the puzzle.
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The answer for this clue is
- SCARE
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