What is the answer to "Scared reaction to a spider" in the NYT Midi Crossword?

The answer to the NYT Midi Crossword clue "Scared reaction to a spider" is EEK (3 letters).

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Scared reaction to a spider NYT Midi Crossword Clue

Down clue · from the May 5, 2026 puzzle

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EEK

3 letters · Down · last seen May 5, 2026

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