“The oldest and strongest emotion of mankind,” per H. P. Lovecraft Crossword Clue
4 letters · New York Times · Sunday, March 16, 2014 · 33-Down
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Sunday, March 16, 2014.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · March 16, 2014 · 33-Down · 4 letters
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an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)
noun
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