Fear

4 lettersnouncommon

Updated February 2026

Definition

An unpleasant emotion caused by the threat of danger or pain. Anxiety about something threatening.

“He had a deep fear of heights.”

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Double vowels E and A make it tricky but informative.

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Worth 7 points, good for using common letters.

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