Crossword clue
“Hair-raising thing?”
This clue appeared as 37-Down in the NYT Crossword on Friday, February 28, 2025. The answer has 8 letters.
Answer · 8 lettersFirst appearance
FOLLICLELetters8
Starts withF
Ends withE
Vowels3
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Hair-raising thing?” ran in the NYT Crossword on February 28, 2025 as 37-Down. Its answer is a 8-letter word that starts with F and ends with E, with 3 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “Hair-raising thing?” clue?+
The answer is FOLLICLE (8 letters), from the NYT Crossword of February 28, 2025.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
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