"Fear ___"
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Stuck on the clue "Fear ___" from the New York Times Daily for April 1, 2026? We have the correct 3-letter answer, including the definition, alternative hints, as well as other answers from the same crossword. Ready to learn more about this clue?
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"Fear ___" (3)
Answer
The answer to "Fear ___" is Not (3 letters).
Why does Not fit this clue?
This is a fill-in-the-blank clue where "Fear ___" points to NOT, completing the phrase "Fear not." NOT is a simple negation word that makes a statement or command negative. The phrase "Fear not" is a common reassurance meaning "don't be afraid" or "don't worry," appearing frequently in literature, religious texts, and everyday speech as a way to comfort someone who is anxious or scared.
What does "Fear ___" mean?
We break down each word in the clue and show its dictionary definitions below.
Fear
noun
•an unpleasant emotion caused by the belief that someone or something is dangerous
verb
•to be afraid of someone or something as likely to be dangerous
Where did this clue appear?
This clue appeared as 40-across in the New York Times Daily on April 1, 2026, by Jess Shulman and Amie Walker, edited by Will Shortz. See all answers for this puzzle.
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What does Not mean?
noun
•A unary operation on logical values that changes true to false, and false to true.
adverb
•Negates the meaning of the modified verb.
•To no degree.
conjunction
•And not.
interjection
•(1990s) Used to indicate that the previous phrase was meant sarcastically or ironically.
Origin of the word Not
•origin: Old English 'naught' meaning 'nothing'
•period: Old English (before 1150)
The word evolved from the Old English 'naught' (nothing) which was shortened to 'not' and became the standard form of negation, replacing earlier forms like 'ne' by the 14th century.
How to use Not in a sentence
Here are 3 examples of how to use the word Not.
•“Fear not, for I will guide you through this difficult time.”
•“I did not finish my homework last night.”
•“The weather is not suitable for a picnic today.”
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The New York Times Daily for April 1, 2026 was published by Jess Shulman and Amie Walker and has 76 clues. Curious about all the answers from this crossword puzzle? View all answers here.
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Frequently asked questions about "Fear ___"
- What is the answer to "Fear ___"?
- The answer is Not (3 letters).
- Where did this clue appear?
- This clue was last seen in the New York Times Daily on April 1, 2026.
- How many letters does the answer to "Fear ___" have?
- The answer has 3 letters: Not.
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