This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, September 15, 2026 (14 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
S _ _ _ _
First and last letters
S _ _ _ E
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SCARE as a word: (transitive) To frighten, terrify, startle, especially in a minor way; A cause of terror or alarm; a panic; something that inspires fear or dread.
SCARE has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since February 5, 2026.
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