The Universal Crossword crossword published on May 17, 2023 contains the clue "Be afraid of". According to our crossword solution database, there are 16 possible answers. FEAR (4 letters) is the frontrunner at 99% confidence. We've listed every potential solution below, ranked from most to least likely.
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16 Other Potential Answers
Rank
Answer
Length
Source
Date
99%
FEAR
Be afraid of
(4)
Universal Crossword
May 17, 2023
99%
FEAR
Be afraid of
Universal Crossword · May 17, 2023
50%
IWONTBITE
"No need to be afraid of me!"
(9)
Universal Crossword
Apr 3, 2026
50%
IWONTBITE
"No need to be afraid of me!"
Universal Crossword · Apr 3, 2026
50%
VOCAL
Not afraid to speak up
(5)
Universal Crossword
Feb 26, 2026
50%
VOCAL
Not afraid to speak up
Universal Crossword · Feb 26, 2026
50%
SUEME
"I have a good lawyer and I'm not afraid!"
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 19, 2026
50%
SUEME
"I have a good lawyer and I'm not afraid!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 19, 2026
50%
KICKTHECANON
"Don't be afraid to embrace fan fiction!"?
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 14, 2025
50%
KICKTHECANON
"Don't be afraid to embrace fan fiction!"?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 14, 2025
50%
CHICKENOUTOF
Be too afraid to
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 13, 2024
50%
CHICKENOUTOF
Be too afraid to
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 13, 2024
50%
PHOBIC
Irrationally afraid
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 26, 2023
50%
PHOBIC
Irrationally afraid
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 26, 2023
50%
NIGHTLIGHT
Device for one who's afraid of the dark
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 12, 2023
50%
NIGHTLIGHT
Device for one who's afraid of the dark
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 12, 2023
50%
HAL
Evil computer who says, "I'm sorry, Dave. I'm afraid I can't do that"
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 11, 2023
50%
HAL
Evil computer who says, "I'm sorry, Dave. I'm afraid I can't do that"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 11, 2023
50%
HOLECHICKEN
Golfer who's too afraid to make a putt?
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 15, 2022
50%
HOLECHICKEN
Golfer who's too afraid to make a putt?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 15, 2022
50%
FEARED
Was afraid of
(6)
Universal Crossword
Jul 12, 2021
50%
FEARED
Was afraid of
Universal Crossword · Jul 12, 2021
50%
ATE
Kid's riddle: "Why is six afraid of seven?" "Because seven __ nine!"
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 19, 2021
50%
ATE
Kid's riddle: "Why is six afraid of seven?" "Because seven __ nine!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 19, 2021
50%
SCARE
Make afraid
(5)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Feb 16, 2020
50%
SCARE
Make afraid
Premier Sunday Crossword · Feb 16, 2020
50%
IWAS
"— afraid of that"
(4)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Feb 9, 2020
50%
IWAS
"— afraid of that"
Premier Sunday Crossword · Feb 9, 2020
50%
TRYME
"I'm almost afraid to tell you" response
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 6, 2019
50%
TRYME
"I'm almost afraid to tell you" response
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 6, 2019
50%
CREEPOUT
Make very afraid
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 22, 2018
50%
CREEPOUT
Make very afraid
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 22, 2018
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "Be afraid of" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 16 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is FEAR (4 letters).
What is the best answer for "Be afraid of"?
The best answer for "Be afraid of" is FEAR with 4 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has "Be afraid of" been used as a crossword clue?
This clue has appeared 1 time in our database.
It has been featured in Universal Crossword.
It was last seen in the Universal Crossword on May 17, 2023.