Like horror films, compared to comedies Crossword Clue
Looking for the answer to “Like horror films, compared to comedies” from the Washington Post Sunday crossword of August 3, 2025? It has 7 letters. Flip the tiles one at a time, try a hint first, or look through the rest of that puzzle.
Crossword answer
WASHINGTON POST SUNDAY, AUGUST 3, 2025
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SCARIER is the answer to “Like horror films, compared to comedies”. It means frightening.
Hints
Three clues to the answer, gentle first. Open one at a time.
Hint 1 Meaning
Frightening.
Hint 2 Anagram
Its letters, scrambled: CISRRAE.
Hint 3 Another clue
It starts with S and ends with R.
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- 51. Like horror films, compared to comedies7 letters, starts with SSCARIER
- 52. Put a value on6 letters, starts with AASSESS
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Down
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Questions
What is the answer to “Like horror films, compared to comedies”?
SCARIER, 7 letters: frightening.
When was “Like horror films, compared to comedies” last seen in a crossword?
In the Washington Post Sunday crossword of August 3, 2025.
How many letters does the answer have?
7 letters, starting with S.