“Betray fear”

Here is the verified answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Betray fear”, last seen on June 18, 2026.

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C????E

A 6-letter down entry from the Thursday puzzle

The Answer

CRINGE

The answer to “Betray fear” is CRINGE

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PublishedJun 18, 2026

Letter analysis

The clue “Betray fear” appeared in the Wall Street Journal Crossword on Thursday, June 18, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is CRINGE — a 6-letter word that begins with C and ends with E.

This answer contains 2 vowels and 4 consonants. Click through any related clue below to keep solving, or open the full answer key for the day from the link above.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the answer to “Betray fear”?

The answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Betray fear” is CRINGE — a 6-letter down entry from the June 18, 2026 puzzle.

How many letters is the answer?

CRINGE has 6 letters — 2 vowels and 4 consonants.

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