Strategy that stokes fear Crossword Clue
11 letters · New York Times · Thursday, August 26, 2021 · 3-Down
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Thursday, August 26, 2021.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · August 26, 2021 · 3-Down · 11 letters
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A type of psychological manipulation regarding a particular issue in which fear or alarm is aroused.
noun
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