Nightmare-inducing Crossword Clue

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Nightmare-inducing Crossword Answer

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(adjective)
1. provoking fear terror

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

INDUCING (noun)
1. act of bringing about a desired result
NIGHTMARE (noun)
1. a situation resembling a terrifying dream
2. a terrifying or deeply upsetting dream

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