What is the answer to "For fear that" in the Newsday Crossword?

The answer to the Newsday Crossword clue "For fear that" is LEST (4 letters).

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For fear that Newsday Crossword Clue

Down clue · from the December 17, 2025 puzzle

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LEST

4 letters · Down · last seen December 17, 2025

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