Fears

5 lettersnouncommon

Updated February 2026

Definition

Feelings of anxiety or distress caused by the presence or anticipation of danger.

“She overcame her fears and learned to swim.”

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F-E-A-R-S with EA vowel combination.

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Worth 8 points; good for building off existing words.

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