For fear that NYT Crossword Clue
The answer to the “For fear that” crossword clue is LEST (4 letters). We have seen this clue 3 times in New York Times and USA Today and Universal crosswords, most recently on September 6, 2026.
Answer
THE ANSWER · 4 LETTERS
1L2E3S4T
LEST: for fear that.
Best answers for “For fear that”
| Rank | Answer | Letters | Clue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LEST | 4 | For fear that |
| 2 | NOT | 3 | "Fear ___" similar clue |
| 3 | EERIE | 5 | Fear-inducing similar clue |
| 4 | PHOBIA | 6 | Irrational fear similar clue |
| 5 | TERROR | 6 | Sheer fear similar clue |
| 6 | TREMBLE | 7 | Shake with fear similar clue |
The first answer is for this clue; the others answered clues with the same main words.
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Questions about the For fear that Crossword Clue
What is the 4-letter answer to the For fear that crossword clue?
LEST is the 4-letter answer to the “For fear that” crossword clue.
When was the For fear that crossword clue last used?
In the New York Times of September 6, 2026. We have seen it 3 times.
What are other possible answers to the For fear that crossword clue?
Similar clues were answered with NOT (“"Fear ___"”), EERIE (“Fear-inducing”), PHOBIA (“Irrational fear”).