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Frightful Crossword Clue

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We've checked our database and believe the answer is HORRIFIC which was last seen in the The Guardian Quick crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is: HORRIFIC

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We think the answer is "HORRIFIC" which means:

    adjective satellite
  • • Grossly offensive to decency or morality; causing horror
  • • Causing fear or dread or terror
  • adjective
  • • Horrifying, causing horror; horrible.

An example sentence would be:

  • • "The car accident was horrific, with multiple fatalities."
  • • "She had a horrific nightmare that left her shaking."

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Clue Last Found In...

Source #Number Answer
The Guardian Quick12 May 2018 Across 10
The Guardian Quick10 Jun 2016 Down 12
New York Times03 Jul 2015 Across 51
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