Feared red state Crossword Clue

Here is the answer for the crossword clue Feared red state . We have found 40 possible answers for this clue in our database. Among them, one solution stands out with a 98% match which has a length of 10 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is INSOLVENCY.

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40 Potential Answers:

RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% INSOLVENCY Feared red state (10)
4% OHIO Red state? (4) New York Times Nov 8, 2025
4% IRE Red state? (3) Universal Oct 17, 2025
3% LEST For fear that (4) Wall Street Journal Nov 29, 2025
3% SNAKES Ophidiophobe's fear (6) USA Today Nov 29, 2025
3% PHOBIAS Fears (7) Thomas Joseph Nov 26, 2025
3% COWER Shrink in fear (5) Thomas Joseph Nov 25, 2025
3% EEK Fearful yelp (3) USA Today Nov 21, 2025
3% FLORID Red American state doesn't end (6) The Telegraph Cryptic Nov 20, 2025
3% EAF Red Muppet (3) USA Today Quick Nov 19, 2025
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The clue "Feared red state" is a clever play on words. In this context, "red state" refers to a state with conservative political leanings. The answer, INSOLVENCY, hints at financial trouble or bankruptcy, which can indeed be feared by individuals, businesses, or even entire states.