The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word BUGABOO which also is the latest solution we found used in New York Times in 2020.
Cause of dread crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| BUGABOO | 100 % | 7 |
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Cause of dread
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- terror
- affright
- scared
- alarm
- awe
- bugbear
- care
- caring
- chill
- dismay
- dismayed
- dismaying
Crossword Answer definitions
BUGABOO noun- A mythical, nocturnal creature; a hobgoblin.
- Any imagined fear or threat, or a fear presumed larger than it really is.
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