Certain Demon Crossword Clue

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We've checked our database and believe the answer is INCUBUS which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is: INCUBUS

Updated: October 11, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood

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Rank		Letters	Answer	Clue
1	99%	7		Exact Match!
2	20%	9		Demon mentioned in the New Testament
3	20%	7		A demon or monster that provokes fear

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We think the answer is "INCUBUS" which means:

noun

• A male demon believed to lie on sleeping persons and to have sexual intercourse with sleeping women
• A situation resembling a terrifying dream
• Someone who depresses or worries others

An example sentence would be:

• "She often felt paralyzed by the incubus of her past mistakes."
• "The oppressive heat wave was like an incubus on the city, making everyone lethargic."

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New York Times19 Oct 2014	Across 91
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