The answer to "Tax cheat's fear" from the Universal Crossword crossword on February 22, 2020 is likely AUDIT. This 5-letter solution has a 99% match rate based on our crossword database. We found 95 answers for this clue overall, all ranked below by their likelihood of being the right solution.
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95 Other Potential Answers
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Answer
Length
Source
Date
99%
AUDIT
Tax cheat's fear
(5)
Universal Crossword
Feb 22, 2020
99%
AUDIT
Tax cheat's fear
Universal Crossword · Feb 22, 2020
10%
EVADERS
Some tax cheats
(7)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Oct 6, 2024
10%
EVADERS
Some tax cheats
Premier Sunday Crossword · Oct 6, 2024
5%
TERROR
Abject fear
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 16, 2026
5%
TERROR
Abject fear
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 16, 2026
5%
TERRIFY
Fill with fear
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 1, 2026
5%
TERRIFY
Fill with fear
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 1, 2026
5%
PETS
Dependents that can't be claimed as tax deductions
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 16, 2026
5%
PETS
Dependents that can't be claimed as tax deductions
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 16, 2026
5%
ROTHIRAS
Investment options with tax advantages
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 6, 2026
5%
ROTHIRAS
Investment options with tax advantages
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 6, 2026
5%
EEK
Shriek of fear
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 6, 2026
5%
EEK
Shriek of fear
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 6, 2026
5%
IRS
Org. that issues tax refunds
(3)
Universal Crossword
Jan 27, 2026
5%
IRS
Org. that issues tax refunds
Universal Crossword · Jan 27, 2026
5%
PARANOIA
Irrational fear of persecution
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 18, 2026
5%
PARANOIA
Irrational fear of persecution
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 18, 2026
5%
DREAD
Anticipate with fear
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 11, 2026
5%
DREAD
Anticipate with fear
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 11, 2026
5%
LEST
For fear that
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 14, 2025
5%
LEST
For fear that
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 14, 2025
5%
SSNS
IDs on tax forms
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 5, 2025
5%
SSNS
IDs on tax forms
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 5, 2025
5%
LEVY
Impose, as a tax
(4)
Universal Crossword
Oct 2, 2025
5%
LEVY
Impose, as a tax
Universal Crossword · Oct 2, 2025
5%
SSN
ID on tax docs
(3)
Universal Crossword
Sep 1, 2025
5%
SSN
ID on tax docs
Universal Crossword · Sep 1, 2025
5%
NETPAY
Earnings after tax
(6)
Universal Crossword
Aug 17, 2025
5%
NETPAY
Earnings after tax
Universal Crossword · Aug 17, 2025
5%
IRONIC
Like a pilot with a fear of flying
(6)
Universal Crossword
Aug 6, 2025
5%
IRONIC
Like a pilot with a fear of flying
Universal Crossword · Aug 6, 2025
5%
BEARATTACK
Hiker's fear (... letters 4-6)
(10)
Universal Crossword
Jun 23, 2025
5%
BEARATTACK
Hiker's fear (... letters 4-6)
Universal Crossword · Jun 23, 2025
5%
TREMBLE
Shiver with fear
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 20, 2025
5%
TREMBLE
Shiver with fear
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 20, 2025
5%
SCORPS
Orgs. with a special tax designation
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 24, 2025
5%
SCORPS
Orgs. with a special tax designation
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 24, 2025
5%
ITSSCARY
Admission of fear
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 15, 2025
5%
ITSSCARY
Admission of fear
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 15, 2025
5%
PANIC
Irrational fear
(5)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Mar 8, 2025
5%
PANIC
Irrational fear
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Mar 8, 2025
5%
SCARE
___ tactic (strategy that induces fear)
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 4, 2025
5%
SCARE
___ tactic (strategy that induces fear)
Universal Crossword · Mar 4, 2025
5%
TMEN
Fed. tax enforcers
(4)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Mar 2, 2025
5%
TMEN
Fed. tax enforcers
Premier Sunday Crossword · Mar 2, 2025
5%
TARIFF
Import tax
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 9, 2025
5%
TARIFF
Import tax
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 9, 2025
5%
FILED
Mailed a tax return
(5)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Feb 1, 2025
5%
FILED
Mailed a tax return
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Feb 1, 2025
5%
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
5%
THEMONSTERUNDERTHEBED
Common childhood fear, examples of which may jump out at you four times in this puzzle?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 10, 2024
5%
DEATH
Thanatophobes' fear
(5)
Universal Crossword
Nov 6, 2024
5%
DEATH
Thanatophobes' fear
Universal Crossword · Nov 6, 2024
5%
STOIC
Showing no fear, maybe
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 16, 2024
5%
STOIC
Showing no fear, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 16, 2024
5%
LEVIEDUNDEROATH
Formally promised that a tax rate was accurate?
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 13, 2024
5%
LEVIEDUNDEROATH
Formally promised that a tax rate was accurate?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 13, 2024
5%
LEVIED
Imposed, as a tax
(6)
Universal Crossword
Oct 8, 2024
5%
LEVIED
Imposed, as a tax
Universal Crossword · Oct 8, 2024
5%
ASSESSORS
Property tax calculators
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 7, 2024
5%
ASSESSORS
Property tax calculators
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 7, 2024
5%
EXCISE
__ tax
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 25, 2024
5%
EXCISE
__ tax
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 25, 2024
5%
TREMBLES
Shakes in fear
(8)
Universal Crossword
Jul 9, 2024
5%
TREMBLES
Shakes in fear
Universal Crossword · Jul 9, 2024
5%
SUR
Prefix with tax or charge
(3)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Jul 7, 2024
5%
SUR
Prefix with tax or charge
Premier Sunday Crossword · Jul 7, 2024
5%
FASTRELIEF
The only thing we have to fear is ... feeling better quickly?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 26, 2024
5%
FASTRELIEF
The only thing we have to fear is ... feeling better quickly?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 26, 2024
5%
BUGABOO
Imaginary source of fear, or the title of a 1999 Destiny's Child hit
(7)
Universal Crossword
Apr 7, 2024
5%
BUGABOO
Imaginary source of fear, or the title of a 1999 Destiny's Child hit
Universal Crossword · Apr 7, 2024
5%
REFILES
Amends last year's tax return, say
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 9, 2024
5%
REFILES
Amends last year's tax return, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 9, 2024
5%
COWER
Show fear
(5)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Feb 9, 2024
5%
COWER
Show fear
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Feb 9, 2024
5%
PETRIFY
Paralyze with fear
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 25, 2024
5%
PETRIFY
Paralyze with fear
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 25, 2024
5%
RECOIL
Shrink back in fear
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 11, 2023
5%
RECOIL
Shrink back in fear
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 11, 2023
5%
THEWALLSHAVEEARS
Some travelers won't tour the Corn Palace for fear that ...
(16)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 7, 2023
5%
THEWALLSHAVEEARS
Some travelers won't tour the Corn Palace for fear that ...
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 7, 2023
5%
STUCKINTHEPAST
Some travelers won't visit the La Brea Tar Pits for fear of being ...
(14)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 7, 2023
5%
STUCKINTHEPAST
Some travelers won't visit the La Brea Tar Pits for fear of being ...
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 7, 2023
5%
ASHEN
White with fear
(5)
Universal Crossword
Nov 24, 2023
5%
ASHEN
White with fear
Universal Crossword · Nov 24, 2023
5%
PHOBIA
Intense fear
(6)
Universal Crossword
Nov 4, 2023
5%
PHOBIA
Intense fear
Universal Crossword · Nov 4, 2023
5%
PALED
Showed fear
(5)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Oct 31, 2023
5%
PALED
Showed fear
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Oct 31, 2023
5%
PANICS
Gets frantic with fear
(6)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Oct 15, 2023
5%
PANICS
Gets frantic with fear
Premier Sunday Crossword · Oct 15, 2023
5%
CPA
Licensed tax pro
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 20, 2023
5%
CPA
Licensed tax pro
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 20, 2023
5%
TENSED
Showed fear
(6)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Aug 12, 2023
5%
TENSED
Showed fear
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Aug 12, 2023
5%
ANNUAL
Like income tax returns
(6)
Universal Crossword
May 17, 2023
5%
ANNUAL
Like income tax returns
Universal Crossword · May 17, 2023
5%
LITTLEBURDEN
Unusually low tax bill?
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 23, 2023
5%
LITTLEBURDEN
Unusually low tax bill?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 23, 2023
5%
COWERED
Recoiled in fear
(7)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Apr 9, 2023
5%
COWERED
Recoiled in fear
Premier Sunday Crossword · Apr 9, 2023
5%
SHRINKAWAY
Draw back in fear
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 14, 2023
5%
SHRINKAWAY
Draw back in fear
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 14, 2023
5%
SSA
__-1099: govt.-issued tax form
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 24, 2023
5%
SSA
__-1099: govt.-issued tax form
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 24, 2023
1%
NETS
Gains after taxes
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 18, 2026
1%
NETS
Gains after taxes
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 18, 2026
1%
EFILE
Submit taxes online
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 17, 2026
1%
EFILE
Submit taxes online
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 17, 2026
1%
PEDICAB
Human-powered taxi
(7)
Universal Crossword
Feb 28, 2026
1%
PEDICAB
Human-powered taxi
Universal Crossword · Feb 28, 2026
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%
LANDED
Terse text sent while taxiing to the terminal
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 12, 2026
1%
LANDED
Terse text sent while taxiing to the terminal
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 12, 2026
1%
NET
After-tax amount
(3)
Universal Crossword
Dec 4, 2025
1%
NET
After-tax amount
Universal Crossword · Dec 4, 2025
1%
ITSALOT
"This has been taxing"
(7)
Universal Crossword
Aug 16, 2025
1%
ITSALOT
"This has been taxing"
Universal Crossword · Aug 16, 2025
1%
HSA
Before-tax fund for medical expenses, for short
(3)
Universal Crossword
Jul 27, 2025
1%
HSA
Before-tax fund for medical expenses, for short
Universal Crossword · Jul 27, 2025
1%
EMEND
Fix, as syntax
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 4, 2025
1%
EMEND
Fix, as syntax
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 4, 2025
1%
UBER
Modern taxi alternative
(4)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Apr 15, 2025
1%
UBER
Modern taxi alternative
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Apr 15, 2025
1%
CABRIDE
Trip by taxi
(7)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Apr 14, 2025
1%
CABRIDE
Trip by taxi
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Apr 14, 2025
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%
PREPARERS
Their workload is taxing in April!
(9)
Universal Crossword
Dec 30, 2024
1%
PREPARERS
Their workload is taxing in April!
Universal Crossword · Dec 30, 2024
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%
NEWT
*After taxes
(4)
Universal Crossword
Sep 6, 2024
1%
NEWT
*After taxes
Universal Crossword · Sep 6, 2024
1%
FARE
Cost of a taxi ride
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 29, 2024
1%
FARE
Cost of a taxi ride
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 29, 2024
1%
EFILED
Submitted taxes online
(6)
Universal Crossword
Jun 29, 2024
1%
EFILED
Submitted taxes online
Universal Crossword · Jun 29, 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%
EFILES
Submits taxes sans paper
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 10, 2024
1%
EFILES
Submits taxes sans paper
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 10, 2024
1%
TAKEACAB
Go by taxi
(8)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Apr 23, 2024
1%
TAKEACAB
Go by taxi
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Apr 23, 2024
1%
BOAT
Water taxi
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 15, 2024
1%
BOAT
Water taxi
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 15, 2024
1%
IRSAGENT
Official doing taxing work
(8)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Dec 10, 2023
1%
IRSAGENT
Official doing taxing work
Premier Sunday Crossword · Dec 10, 2023
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%
SHORTSBERMUDA
*Doesn't pay enough in island taxes?
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 13, 2023
1%
SHORTSBERMUDA
*Doesn't pay enough in island taxes?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 13, 2023
1%
ONEROUS
Very taxing
(7)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Oct 8, 2023
1%
ONEROUS
Very taxing
Premier Sunday Crossword · Oct 8, 2023
1%
EASED
Made less taxing
(5)
Universal Crossword
Sep 22, 2023
1%
EASED
Made less taxing
Universal Crossword · Sep 22, 2023
1%
EXEMPT
Not subject to taxes
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 13, 2023
1%
EXEMPT
Not subject to taxes
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 13, 2023
1%
NETINCOME
Pay earned after taxes (Note the last 4 letters of this answer + ...)
(9)
Universal Crossword
Jul 10, 2023
1%
NETINCOME
Pay earned after taxes (Note the last 4 letters of this answer + ...)
Universal Crossword · Jul 10, 2023
1%
NIKON
Pentax rival
(5)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Jun 25, 2023
1%
NIKON
Pentax rival
Premier Sunday Crossword · Jun 25, 2023
1%
RODE
Went by truck or taxi
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jun 5, 2023
1%
RODE
Went by truck or taxi
Universal Crossword · Jun 5, 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%
EASIER
Less taxing
(6)
Universal Crossword
May 19, 2023
1%
EASIER
Less taxing
Universal Crossword · May 19, 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%
UNIVERSALBASICOUTCOME
Death and taxes, per Benjamin Franklin?
(21)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 29, 2023
1%
UNIVERSALBASICOUTCOME
Death and taxes, per Benjamin Franklin?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 29, 2023
1%
NETTED
Made after taxes
(6)
Universal Crossword
Jan 22, 2023
1%
NETTED
Made after taxes
Universal Crossword · Jan 22, 2023
1%
UBERCAR
Modern taxicab
(7)
Universal Crossword
Jan 19, 2023
1%
UBERCAR
Modern taxicab
Universal Crossword · Jan 19, 2023
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "Tax cheat's fear" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 95 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is AUDIT (5 letters).
What is the best answer for "Tax cheat's fear"?
The best answer for "Tax cheat's fear" is AUDIT with 5 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has "Tax cheat's fear" been used as a crossword clue?
This clue has appeared 2 times in our database.
It has been featured in Universal Crossword, Thomas Joseph Crossword.
It was last seen in the Universal Crossword on February 22, 2020.