Threat Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Friday, October 13, 2023 · 36-Down
Appeared in 5 New York Times Crosswords between April 2001 and October 2023.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · October 13, 2023 · 36-Down · 5 letters
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What does this clue mean?
pose a threat to; present a danger to; "The pollution is endangering the crops"
verb
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Known letters
5 lettersUse ? for blanks. Example: C?S?O?
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