Strange in a scary way Crossword Clue

Here is the answer for the crossword clue Strange in a scary way last seen in USA Today puzzle. 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 5 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is EERIE.

Crossword Answer For Strange in a scary way:

40 Potential Answers:

Rank	Answer	Length	Source	Date
98%	EERIE Strange in a scary way	(5)	USA Today	Oct 22, 2021
3%	ODD "Strange ..."	(3)	Universal	Oct 11, 2025
3%	BOO Scary shout	(3)	Thomas Joseph	Oct 10, 2025
3%	NITROGEN Element in strange ringtone	(8)	The Times Quick Cryptic	Oct 10, 2025
3%	ELO "Strange Magic" gp.	(3)	Eugene Sheffer	Oct 6, 2025
3%	RUMBA Strange degree in dance	(5)	The Times Quick Cryptic	Oct 3, 2025
3%	PECULIAR Strange (8)	(8)	Mirror Classic	Sep 27, 2025
3%	DOOM Mount ___ (scary-sounding destination for Frodo)	(4)	USA Today	Sep 26, 2025
3%	UNCANNY Strange or mysterious (7)	(7)	Mirror Classic	Sep 19, 2025
3%	HERESY Paganism in this place, extremely scary (6)	(6)	Puzzler Cryptic	Sep 19, 2025

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What is the answer of Strange in a scary way Crossword Clue?

"EERIE" is used to describe something unsettling or mysterious. In a crossword, "strange in a scary way" hints at this eerie feeling. The word often evokes a sense of unease or creepiness, making it a fitting answer for the clue.