Unsettling WSJ Crossword Clue

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Crossword Answer

1 ? E
2 ? E
3 ? R
4 ? I
5 ? E
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      Hint 1

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      Think of the feeling you get when the hair on your neck stands up in a dark, silent room.

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      ????? means strange and frightening.

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      The word 'unsettling' suggests something that causes discomfort or unease, often associated with the supernatural or mysterious. '?????' perfectly captures this sense of weirdness or spookiness that makes one feel uneasy.

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      Causing shivers, Like many “Twilight Zone” episodes, Spookily strange, Inducing goose bumps, Spooky

      Clue Analysis

      The clue “Unsettling” is a classic crossword staple, frequently appearing in puzzles like the WSJ crossword. For the puzzle dated May 14 2026, the definitive 5-letter answer is: EERIE.

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