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“Be worried about”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Be worried about”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Tuesday, January 28, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Down · 4 letters

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

A 4-letter down entry from the Tuesday puzzle

The Answer

F E A R

The answer to “Be worried about” is FEAR

Letters 4
Direction Down
Published Jan 28, 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 worried about” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Tuesday, January 28, 2025 as a down 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.

Other clues with the answer FEAR

FEAR has been used as the answer for these Newsday Crossword clues
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Frequently asked questions about “Be worried about”

What is the answer to “Be worried about” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is FEAR — a 4-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Tuesday, January 28, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Be worried about”?

The answer FEAR contains 4 letters.

Was “Be worried about” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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