Crossword clue

“Fear-inducing thunderstorm?”

This clue appeared as 40-Across in the WSJ Crossword on Friday, September 4, 2026. The answer has 12 letters.

Answer · 12 lettersFirst appearance
RAINOFTERROR
Letters12
Starts withR
Ends withR
Vowels5

Where this clue has appeared

WSJ Crossword
Sep 4, 202612 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Fear-inducing thunderstorm?” ran in the WSJ Crossword on September 4, 2026 as 40-Across. Its answer is a 12-letter word that starts with R and ends with R, with 5 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 thunderstorm?” clue?+

The answer is RAINOFTERROR (12 letters), from the WSJ Crossword of September 4, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the WSJ Crossword.

How do I find other WSJ Crossword answers?+

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