This clue appeared in the Mini Crossword on Tuesday, February 24, 2026 (1 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it.
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
S _ _ _ _
First and last letters
S _ _ _ Y
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About the answer
SCARY as a word: (now chiefly informal) Causing fear or anxiety; (US, colloquial) Subject to sudden alarm; easily frightened.
SCARY 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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