Horrify
Published by Naitik Mehta · March 31, 2026
Stuck on the clue Horrify from the New York Times Daily for March 31, 2026? We have the correct 6-letter answer, including the definition, alternative hints, as well as other answers from the same crossword. Ready to learn more about this clue?
Clue
Horrify (6)
Answer
The answer to Horrify is Appall (6 letters).
Why does Appall fit this clue?
This is a direct synonym clue where 'Horrify' points to APPALL, both meaning to shock or dismay someone greatly. To appall means to fill with horror, consternation, or revulsion, typically in response to something unexpected or morally offensive. The word comes from Old French 'apalir,' meaning to grow pale, which captures the physical reaction people have when truly horrified. Both 'horrify' and 'appall' describe that intense emotional response to something deeply disturbing or shocking.
What does Horrify mean?
We break down each word in the clue and show its dictionary definition below.
horrify
verb
•to cause feelings of shock, fear, or disgust
Where did this clue appear?
This clue appeared as 49-down in the New York Times Daily on March 31, 2026, by Ryan Patrick Smith, edited by Will Shortz. See all answers for this puzzle.
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What does Appall mean?
verb
•To fill with horror; to dismay.
•To make pale; to blanch.
Origin of the word Appall
•origin: Old French 'appalir' meaning 'to grow pale'
•period: 14th century
The word originally described the physical act of becoming pale from shock or fear before evolving to mean causing horror or dismay in others.
How to use Appall in a sentence
Here are 3 examples of how to use the word Appall.
•“The graphic violence in the horror movie was designed to appall viewers and leave them genuinely disturbed.”
•“It would appall most parents to discover their teenager had been skipping school for weeks.”
•“The company's complete disregard for environmental regulations continues to appall local residents.”
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Frequently asked questions about Horrify
- What is the answer to Horrify?
- The answer is Appall (6 letters).
- Where did this clue appear?
- This clue was last seen in the New York Times Daily on March 31, 2026.
- How many letters does the answer to Horrify have?
- The answer has 6 letters: Appall.
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