Behaves as if one were going to fail Crossword Clue

Looking for the answer to “Behaves as if one were going to fail” from the New York Times crossword of October 4, 2026? It has 10 letters. Flip the tiles one at a time, try a hint first, or look through the rest of that puzzle.

Crossword answer

NEW YORK TIMES, OCTOBER 4, 2026

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What is the answer to “Behaves as if one were going to fail”?

RUNSSCARED, 10 letters.

When was “Behaves as if one were going to fail” last seen in a crossword?

In the New York Times crossword of October 4, 2026.

How many letters does the answer have?

10 letters, starting with R.