Irrational fear Crossword Clue
6 letters · New York Times · Monday, August 10, 2026 · 31-Down
Appeared in 2 New York Times Crosswords between November 2018 and August 2026.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · August 10, 2026 · 31-Down · 6 letters
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an anxiety disorder characterized by extreme and irrational fear of simple things or social situations; "phobic disorder is a general term for all phobias"
noun
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