*Fearful 1917-20 period Crossword Clue
8 letters · New York Times · Tuesday, July 17, 2007 · 40-Down
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Tuesday, July 17, 2007.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · July 17, 2007 · 40-Down · 8 letters
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a period of general fear of communists
noun
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