For the clue "Spreading fear" from the LA Times Daily Crossword crossword (March 24, 2024), we recommend PANIC as the answer. It's 5 letters long and has a 99% confidence rating out of 90 possible solutions. Our ranking takes into account how often each answer has appeared in crossword puzzles for this and related clues.
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90 Other Potential Answers
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Answer
Length
Source
Date
99%
PANIC
Spreading fear
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 24, 2024
99%
PANIC
Spreading fear
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 24, 2024
8%
TERROR
Abject fear
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 16, 2026
8%
TERROR
Abject fear
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 16, 2026
8%
TERRIFY
Fill with fear
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 1, 2026
8%
TERRIFY
Fill with fear
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 1, 2026
8%
EEK
Shriek of fear
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 6, 2026
8%
EEK
Shriek of fear
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 6, 2026
8%
PARANOIA
Irrational fear of persecution
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 18, 2026
8%
PARANOIA
Irrational fear of persecution
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 18, 2026
8%
DREAD
Anticipate with fear
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 11, 2026
8%
DREAD
Anticipate with fear
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 11, 2026
8%
LEST
For fear that
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 14, 2025
8%
LEST
For fear that
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 14, 2025
8%
IRONIC
Like a pilot with a fear of flying
(6)
Universal Crossword
Aug 6, 2025
8%
IRONIC
Like a pilot with a fear of flying
Universal Crossword · Aug 6, 2025
8%
BEARATTACK
Hiker's fear (... letters 4-6)
(10)
Universal Crossword
Jun 23, 2025
8%
BEARATTACK
Hiker's fear (... letters 4-6)
Universal Crossword · Jun 23, 2025
8%
TREMBLE
Shiver with fear
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 20, 2025
8%
TREMBLE
Shiver with fear
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 20, 2025
8%
ITSSCARY
Admission of fear
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 15, 2025
8%
ITSSCARY
Admission of fear
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 15, 2025
8%
SCARE
___ tactic (strategy that induces fear)
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 4, 2025
8%
SCARE
___ tactic (strategy that induces fear)
Universal Crossword · Mar 4, 2025
8%
MALWARE
Risk of spreading spam
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 28, 2024
8%
MALWARE
Risk of spreading spam
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 28, 2024
8%
THEMONSTERUNDERTHEBED
Common childhood fear, examples of which may jump out at you four times in this puzzle?
(21)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 10, 2024
8%
THEMONSTERUNDERTHEBED
Common childhood fear, examples of which may jump out at you four times in this puzzle?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 10, 2024
8%
DEATH
Thanatophobes' fear
(5)
Universal Crossword
Nov 6, 2024
8%
DEATH
Thanatophobes' fear
Universal Crossword · Nov 6, 2024
8%
STOIC
Showing no fear, maybe
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 16, 2024
8%
STOIC
Showing no fear, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 16, 2024
8%
RANRAMPANT
Started spreading uncontrollably
(10)
Universal Crossword
Sep 21, 2024
8%
RANRAMPANT
Started spreading uncontrollably
Universal Crossword · Sep 21, 2024
8%
TREMBLES
Shakes in fear
(8)
Universal Crossword
Jul 9, 2024
8%
TREMBLES
Shakes in fear
Universal Crossword · Jul 9, 2024
8%
FASTRELIEF
The only thing we have to fear is ... feeling better quickly?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 26, 2024
8%
FASTRELIEF
The only thing we have to fear is ... feeling better quickly?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 26, 2024
8%
BUGABOO
Imaginary source of fear, or the title of a 1999 Destiny's Child hit
(7)
Universal Crossword
Apr 7, 2024
8%
BUGABOO
Imaginary source of fear, or the title of a 1999 Destiny's Child hit
Universal Crossword · Apr 7, 2024
8%
COWER
Show fear
(5)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Feb 9, 2024
8%
COWER
Show fear
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Feb 9, 2024
8%
PETRIFY
Paralyze with fear
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 25, 2024
8%
PETRIFY
Paralyze with fear
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 25, 2024
8%
RECOIL
Shrink back in fear
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 11, 2023
8%
RECOIL
Shrink back in fear
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 11, 2023
8%
STUCKINTHEPAST
Some travelers won't visit the La Brea Tar Pits for fear of being ...
(14)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 7, 2023
8%
STUCKINTHEPAST
Some travelers won't visit the La Brea Tar Pits for fear of being ...
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 7, 2023
8%
THEWALLSHAVEEARS
Some travelers won't tour the Corn Palace for fear that ...
(16)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 7, 2023
8%
THEWALLSHAVEEARS
Some travelers won't tour the Corn Palace for fear that ...
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 7, 2023
8%
ASHEN
White with fear
(5)
Universal Crossword
Nov 24, 2023
8%
ASHEN
White with fear
Universal Crossword · Nov 24, 2023
8%
TEDX
"Ideas worth spreading" offshoot
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 9, 2023
8%
TEDX
"Ideas worth spreading" offshoot
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 9, 2023
8%
PHOBIA
Intense fear
(6)
Universal Crossword
Nov 4, 2023
8%
PHOBIA
Intense fear
Universal Crossword · Nov 4, 2023
8%
PALED
Showed fear
(5)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Oct 31, 2023
8%
PALED
Showed fear
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Oct 31, 2023
8%
PANICS
Gets frantic with fear
(6)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Oct 15, 2023
8%
PANICS
Gets frantic with fear
Premier Sunday Crossword · Oct 15, 2023
8%
TEDTALKS
"Ideas worth spreading" lectures
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 1, 2023
8%
TEDTALKS
"Ideas worth spreading" lectures
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 1, 2023
8%
HUSHUP
Keep from spreading
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 8, 2023
8%
HUSHUP
Keep from spreading
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 8, 2023
8%
TED
"Ideas worth spreading" org.
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 18, 2023
8%
TED
"Ideas worth spreading" org.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 18, 2023
8%
TENSED
Showed fear
(6)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Aug 12, 2023
8%
TENSED
Showed fear
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Aug 12, 2023
8%
BLACKBOXTHEATER
Dog spreading out at a minimal performance venue?
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 10, 2023
8%
BLACKBOXTHEATER
Dog spreading out at a minimal performance venue?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 10, 2023
8%
COWERED
Recoiled in fear
(7)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Apr 9, 2023
8%
COWERED
Recoiled in fear
Premier Sunday Crossword · Apr 9, 2023
8%
SHRINKAWAY
Draw back in fear
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 14, 2023
8%
SHRINKAWAY
Draw back in fear
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 14, 2023
8%
SHUDDERS
Quivers in fear
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 20, 2022
8%
SHUDDERS
Quivers in fear
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 20, 2022
8%
COWERS
Quakes in fear
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 15, 2022
8%
COWERS
Quakes in fear
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 15, 2022
8%
CRINGE
Shrink in fear
(6)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
May 26, 2022
8%
CRINGE
Shrink in fear
Thomas Joseph Crossword · May 26, 2022
8%
NOPEDOUT
Left in disgust or fear, slangily
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 26, 2022
8%
NOPEDOUT
Left in disgust or fear, slangily
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 26, 2022
8%
JUICY
Like gossip worth spreading
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 6, 2022
8%
JUICY
Like gossip worth spreading
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 6, 2022
8%
GOOSEFLESH
*Skin response to fear or cold
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 6, 2021
8%
GOOSEFLESH
*Skin response to fear or cold
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 6, 2021
8%
HYDE
"Nothing lived in him but fear and hatred"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 17, 2021
8%
HYDE
"Nothing lived in him but fear and hatred"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 17, 2021
8%
WHISPERCAMPAIGN
*Systematic rumor spreading
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 29, 2021
8%
WHISPERCAMPAIGN
*Systematic rumor spreading
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 29, 2021
8%
ALARM
Heightened fear
(5)
Universal Crossword
Aug 9, 2021
8%
ALARM
Heightened fear
Universal Crossword · Aug 9, 2021
8%
REARSUP
Reacts in fear, as a horse
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 21, 2021
8%
REARSUP
Reacts in fear, as a horse
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 21, 2021
8%
QUAKED
Shook with fear
(6)
Universal Crossword
May 22, 2021
8%
QUAKED
Shook with fear
Universal Crossword · May 22, 2021
8%
YODA
"Anger, fear, aggression: the dark side of the Force are they" speaker
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 13, 2021
8%
YODA
"Anger, fear, aggression: the dark side of the Force are they" speaker
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 13, 2021
8%
QUIVERAT
Shake in fear over
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 31, 2021
8%
QUIVERAT
Shake in fear over
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 31, 2021
8%
FLOPSWEAT
Perspiration cause by fear of failure
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 30, 2021
8%
FLOPSWEAT
Perspiration cause by fear of failure
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 30, 2021
8%
RUNFORIT
Flee in fear
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 5, 2021
8%
RUNFORIT
Flee in fear
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 5, 2021
8%
DEADAIR
Radio host's fear
(7)
Universal Crossword
Jan 22, 2021
8%
DEADAIR
Radio host's fear
Universal Crossword · Jan 22, 2021
8%
EMOTE
Portray fury or fear
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 10, 2021
8%
EMOTE
Portray fury or fear
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 10, 2021
8%
QUAILED
Showed fear
(7)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Dec 31, 2020
8%
QUAILED
Showed fear
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Dec 31, 2020
8%
MISSINGOUT
What some overcommitted people have a fear of
(10)
Universal Crossword
Nov 21, 2020
8%
MISSINGOUT
What some overcommitted people have a fear of
Universal Crossword · Nov 21, 2020
8%
NEEDI
"Then live, Macduff; what __ fear of thee?": Macbeth
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 3, 2020
8%
NEEDI
"Then live, Macduff; what __ fear of thee?": Macbeth
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 3, 2020
8%
AUDIT
Tax cheat's fear
(5)
Universal Crossword
Feb 22, 2020
8%
AUDIT
Tax cheat's fear
Universal Crossword · Feb 22, 2020
8%
ITSELF
"The only thing we have to fear is fear ___"
(6)
Universal Crossword
Feb 3, 2020
8%
ITSELF
"The only thing we have to fear is fear ___"
Universal Crossword · Feb 3, 2020
8%
PRICKLE
Sharp tingle, as of fear
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 14, 2019
8%
PRICKLE
Sharp tingle, as of fear
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 14, 2019
8%
CRINGING
Shrinking in fear
(8)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
May 9, 2019
8%
CRINGING
Shrinking in fear
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · May 9, 2019
8%
BUGABOOS
Objects of fear
(8)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Apr 20, 2019
8%
BUGABOOS
Objects of fear
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Apr 20, 2019
8%
SEASERPENT
Ancient mariner's fear
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 15, 2019
8%
SEASERPENT
Ancient mariner's fear
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 15, 2019
8%
SHUDDERED
Shivered in fear or revulsion
(9)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Feb 3, 2019
8%
SHUDDERED
Shivered in fear or revulsion
Premier Sunday Crossword · Feb 3, 2019
8%
RECOILINHORROR
Flinch from fear
(14)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Dec 9, 2018
8%
RECOILINHORROR
Flinch from fear
Premier Sunday Crossword · Dec 9, 2018
1%
ASI
"Just ___ feared!"
(3)
Universal Crossword
Feb 22, 2026
1%
ASI
"Just ___ feared!"
Universal Crossword · Feb 22, 2026
1%
ALLAY
Ease, as fears
(5)
Universal Crossword
Feb 14, 2026
1%
ALLAY
Ease, as fears
Universal Crossword · Feb 14, 2026
1%
ORCA
Marine mammal feared by sharks
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 19, 2026
1%
ORCA
Marine mammal feared by sharks
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 19, 2026
1%
CROC
Reptile that Capt. Hook feared
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 13, 2026
1%
CROC
Reptile that Capt. Hook feared
Universal Crossword · Jan 13, 2026
1%
PRIMAL
Like some fears
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 20, 2025
1%
PRIMAL
Like some fears
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 20, 2025
1%
BIGONE
Much-feared natural disaster
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 12, 2024
1%
BIGONE
Much-feared natural disaster
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 12, 2024
1%
TROWEL
Mortar-spreading tool
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 24, 2024
1%
TROWEL
Mortar-spreading tool
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 24, 2024
1%
NORMAL
"The truly fearless think of themselves as __": Margaret Atwood
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 23, 2024
1%
NORMAL
"The truly fearless think of themselves as __": Margaret Atwood
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 23, 2024
1%
ASSUAGE
Relieve, as fears
(7)
Universal Crossword
Dec 4, 2023
1%
ASSUAGE
Relieve, as fears
Universal Crossword · Dec 4, 2023
1%
TIMID
Cautiously fearful
(5)
Universal Crossword
Nov 19, 2023
1%
TIMID
Cautiously fearful
Universal Crossword · Nov 19, 2023
1%
EVILGENIUS
Villain who's both admired and feared
(10)
Universal Crossword
Oct 14, 2023
1%
EVILGENIUS
Villain who's both admired and feared
Universal Crossword · Oct 14, 2023
1%
GOTTHEHANGOFIT
The fearless trapeze artist ...
(14)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 21, 2023
1%
GOTTHEHANGOFIT
The fearless trapeze artist ...
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 21, 2023
1%
DREADS
Is fearful of
(6)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Feb 13, 2023
1%
DREADS
Is fearful of
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Feb 13, 2023
1%
MAKEBOLD
Inspire fearlessness in
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 13, 2023
1%
MAKEBOLD
Inspire fearlessness in
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 13, 2023
1%
VIRAL
Like fast-spreading TikTok videos
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 9, 2023
1%
VIRAL
Like fast-spreading TikTok videos
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 9, 2023
1%
MEMES
Fast-spreading social media posts
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 21, 2022
1%
MEMES
Fast-spreading social media posts
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 21, 2022
1%
KNIFE
Butter-spreading tool
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jul 1, 2022
1%
KNIFE
Butter-spreading tool
Universal Crossword · Jul 1, 2022
1%
GRITTIER
More fearless
(8)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Jun 29, 2021
1%
GRITTIER
More fearless
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Jun 29, 2021
1%
ROYALMAIINEIS
With 32-Across, stately sailors fearlessly face full-bodied fish?
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 18, 2021
1%
ROYALMAIINEIS
With 32-Across, stately sailors fearlessly face full-bodied fish?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 18, 2021
1%
DREADED
Greatly feared
(7)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Mar 31, 2021
1%
DREADED
Greatly feared
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Mar 31, 2021
1%
BOT
Spam-spreading program
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 14, 2021
1%
BOT
Spam-spreading program
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 14, 2021
1%
ALLAYS
Puts to rest, as fears
(6)
Universal Crossword
Feb 11, 2021
1%
ALLAYS
Puts to rest, as fears
Universal Crossword · Feb 11, 2021
1%
HEFFALUMPS
Honey thieves that Pooh fears
(10)
Universal Crossword
Dec 19, 2020
1%
HEFFALUMPS
Honey thieves that Pooh fears
Universal Crossword · Dec 19, 2020
1%
DIEADED
Really feared
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 11, 2019
1%
DIEADED
Really feared
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 11, 2019
1%
ATTILA
Most-feared Hun
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 4, 2019
1%
ATTILA
Most-feared Hun
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 4, 2019
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "Spreading fear" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 90 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is PANIC (5 letters).
What is the best answer for "Spreading fear"?
The best answer for "Spreading fear" is PANIC with 5 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has "Spreading fear" been used as a crossword clue?
This clue has appeared 1 time in our database.
It has been featured in LA Times Daily Crossword.
It was last seen in the LA Times Daily Crossword on March 24, 2024.