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“Fearful feeling”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Fearful feeling”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Sunday, May 11, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Down · 5 letters

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Letters 5
First letter D
Last letter D
D ? ? ? D

A 5-letter down entry from the Sunday puzzle

The Answer

D R E A D

The answer to “Fearful feeling” is DREAD

Letters 5
Direction Down
Published May 11, 2025

Letter analysis: the 5-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 4 of 5 positions
Vowels 2 40% of word
Consonants 3 non-vowels
First letter D starts with

The clue “Fearful feeling” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Sunday, May 11, 2025 as a down entry. The verified answer is DREAD — a 5-letter word that begins with D and ends with D.

This answer contains 2 vowels and 3 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 “Fearful feeling”

What is the answer to “Fearful feeling” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is DREAD — a 5-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Sunday, May 11, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Fearful feeling”?

The answer DREAD contains 5 letters.

Was “Fearful feeling” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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