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%	FAHRENHEITSCALE Nice flat here has strange way to tell temperature (10,5)	(15)	The Guardian Cryptic	Nov 6, 2025
3%	WEIRD Strange	(5)	LA Times Daily	Nov 5, 2025
3%	HIPPO Zoo heavyweight with a scary yawn	(5)
3%	BRASSY Loud supporters extremely scary (6)	(6)	The Sun Two Speed	Nov 4, 2025
3%	WEIRDER More strange	(7)	USA Today	Nov 2, 2025
3%	BIZARRE Whimsically strange	(7)	Newsday	Oct 26, 2025
3%	FRIGHT Scary experience (6)	(6)	Puzzler	Oct 23, 2025
3%	PECULIAR Strange characteristic	(8)	The Times Quick Cryptic	Oct 20, 2025
3%	NEWGATE "Strange way" - an older equivalent of Strangeways?	(7)	The Times Cryptic	Oct 17, 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.