"Why was 6 afraid of 7? Because 7 ___ 9!" Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% ATE 'Why was 6 afraid of 7? Because 7 ___ 9!' (3) New York Times Jan 2, 2023
8% FEARED Was afraid of (6) (6) The Sun Mini Sep 13, 2025
7% DUETO Because of (5) Thomas Joseph Sep 12, 2025
7% INTHAT Because (6) Newsday Sep 7, 2025
7% DREAD Be afraid of (5) The Telegraph Plusword Aug 10, 2025
7% NONPLUS Baffle because not to be added? (7) (7)
7% FORWARD Because of, pull up ahead (7) (7)
6% ISDUETO Happens because of (7) Newsday Sep 28, 2025
6% TIME Be afraid! (sing.) (4) The Times O Tempora Sep 27, 2025
6% SCARED Afraid head of state was anxious (6) (6) Puzzler Cryptic Sep 27, 2025

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