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“Be afraid of”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Be afraid of”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Monday, November 3, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Across · 4 letters

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Letters 4
First letter F
Last letter R
F ? ? R

A 4-letter across entry from the Monday puzzle

The Answer

F E A R

The answer to “Be afraid of” is FEAR

Letters 4
Direction Across
Published Nov 3, 2025

Letter analysis: the 4-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 4 of 4 positions
Vowels 2 50% of word
Consonants 2 non-vowels
First letter F starts with

The clue “Be afraid of” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Monday, November 3, 2025 as a across entry. The verified answer is FEAR — a 4-letter word that begins with F and ends with R.

This answer contains 2 vowels and 2 consonants. The Newsday Crossword is published daily by Newsday on Long Island and edited by Stan Newman, whose Saturday Stumper is widely considered one of the toughest mainstream crosswords in print.

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Frequently asked questions about “Be afraid of”

What is the answer to “Be afraid of” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is FEAR — a 4-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Monday, November 3, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Be afraid of”?

The answer FEAR contains 4 letters.

Was “Be afraid of” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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