What is the answer to the USA Today Crossword clue "Physical response to fear" from October 5, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Physical response to fear”

This clue appeared as 63-Across in the USA Today Crossword on Monday, October 5, 2026. The answer has 9 letters.

Answer · 9 lettersFirst appearance

COLDSWEAT

Letters9

Starts withC

Ends withT

Vowels3

Where this clue has appeared

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About this clue

The clue “Physical response to fear” ran in the USA Today Crossword on October 5, 2026 as 63-Across. Its answer is a 9-letter word that starts with C and ends with T, 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 “Physical response to fear” clue?+

The answer is COLDSWEAT (9 letters), from the USA Today Crossword of October 5, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the USA Today Crossword.

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