What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Feel a suddenly overwhelming fear" from May 4, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Feel a suddenly overwhelming fear”

This clue appeared as 12-Down in the NYT Crossword on Monday, May 4, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance

PANIC

Letters5

Starts withP

Ends withC

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
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About this clue

The clue “Feel a suddenly overwhelming fear” ran in the NYT Crossword on May 4, 2026 as 12-Down. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with P and ends with C.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Feel a suddenly overwhelming fear” clue?+

The answer is PANIC (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of May 4, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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