Crossword clue

“Fear-inducing”

This clue appeared as 39-Across in the USA Today Crossword on Wednesday, October 7, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance
EERIE
Letters5
Starts withE
Ends withE
Vowels4

Where this clue has appeared

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Oct 7, 20265 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Fear-inducing” ran in the USA Today Crossword on October 7, 2026 as 39-Across. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with E and ends with E, with 4 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Fear-inducing” clue?+

The answer is EERIE (5 letters), from the USA Today Crossword of October 7, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the USA Today Crossword.

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