The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 4 letter word LEST which also is the latest solution we found used in Universal uClick in 2017.
Old-style "for fear that" crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| LEST | 100 % | 4 |
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Old-style "for fear that"
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- smite
- opine
- hark
- care
- cark
- trow
- askant
- soft
- erst
- reave
- hie
- lief
Crossword Answer definitions
LEST conjunction- For fear that; that not; in order to prevent something from happening; in case.
- (after certain expressions denoting fear or apprehension) that (without the negative particle; introduces the reason for an emotion.)
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