Crossword clue
“Behaves as if one were going to fail”
This clue appeared as 103-Across in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, October 4, 2026. The answer has 10 letters.
Answer · 10 lettersFirst appearance
RUNSSCAREDLetters10
Starts withR
Ends withD
Vowels3
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About this clue
The clue “Behaves as if one were going to fail” ran in the NYT Crossword on October 4, 2026 as 103-Across. Its answer is a 10-letter word that starts with R and ends with D, with 3 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “Behaves as if one were going to fail” clue?+
The answer is RUNSSCARED (10 letters), from the NYT Crossword of October 4, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
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