Crossword answer
IFEAR
5 letters · Used for 7 different clues · 8 appearances · Last seen The Guardian, June 27, 2026
Letter pattern
IFEAR
Clues that lead to IFEAR
Most recent firstClueLettersPuzzleLast seen
‘It pains me to say … ’ (5)5The GuardianJun 27, 2026
"Unfortunately ... "5LA TimesMay 17, 2026
"It troubles me that..."5NewsdayMay 17, 2026
"My concern is..."5NewsdayFeb 3, 2026
Worrier's opening words5New York TimesNov 26, 2025
"It's my concern..."5NewsdayJun 8, 2025
Worrier’s words5Eugene ShefferJun 5, 2021
About IFEAR in crosswords
IFEAR is a 5-letter answer that has appeared 8 times in our database across 7 different clues. It was most recently the answer to “‘It pains me to say … ’ (5)” in the The Guardian crossword on June 27, 2026.
Other 5-letter answers
STORMSeattle's W.N.B.A. team
PINCHNip
CURIEFamous name for a dog, that is
AXIALOf planetary tilts
LOAFSDoesn't work
TROUTSomething like a rainbow?
INSUMRundown preceder
HUNCHSuspicion
GOBBYHaving big mouth, little fish eats bass
BETTE___ Davis, "All About Eve" star who was honored by the American Film Institute as the 2nd greatest female screen legend of all-time
CREPEPancake often filled with Nutella
CODEDEnciphered
ETHAN"Boyhood" actor Hawke
MICAHHebrew name that means "who is like God"
Every appearance of IFEAR (8)
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Jun 27, 2026
‘It pains me to say … ’ (5) · The Guardian · 1 Across
May 17, 2026
"Unfortunately ... " · LA Times · Across
May 17, 2026
"It troubles me that..." · Newsday · Down
Feb 3, 2026
"My concern is..." · Newsday · Across
Nov 26, 2025
Worrier's opening words · New York Times · 29 Down
Sep 30, 2025
"Unfortunately ..." · New York Times · 66 Across
Jun 8, 2025
"It's my concern..." · Newsday · Down
Jun 5, 2021
Worrier’s words · Eugene Sheffer · 44 Across