This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Monday, August 10, 2026 (31 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Monday puzzles are the easiest of the week, so the clue is likely a plain definition.
Answer length: 6 squares
First letter
P _ _ _ _ _
First and last letters
P _ _ _ _ A
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About the answer
PHOBIA as a word: An irrational, abnormal, or obsessive fear (of something); An aversion or dislike (of something).
PHOBIA has been an answer once in the NYT Crossword and Mini puzzles we have on file, which go back to October 23, 2025.
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