What is the answer to "Clutching one's pearls"?

The most common answer is AGHAST. However, there is 1 possible answer to this clue.

How many letters does the answer have?

The answer AGHAST has 6 letters.

When was this clue last used?

This clue was most recently seen in 2025.

How difficult is this clue?

We rate this clue as Easy difficulty.

Clutching one’s pearls Crossword Clue Answer

Need help with Clutching one's pearls? This clue showed up in the July 19, 2025 USA Today puzzle. The answer has 6 letters.

Clutching one's pearls Crossword Answer

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Clutching one's pearls Crossword Clue FAQ

What is the 6-letter answer to "Clutching one's pearls" crossword clue?

The answer to the "Clutching one's pearls" crossword clue is AGHAST. This answer contains 6 letters and was confirmed in the USA Today puzzle.

Which crossword used "Clutching one's pearls" clue?

This crossword clue most recently appeared in the USA Today puzzle on July 19, 2025. Daily crossword puzzles often reuse popular clues, so this clue may appear again in future puzzles from the same publication or others.

What is the meaning of AGHAST?

The word AGHAST means: struck with fear, dread, or consternation. This definition provides context for why it fits the crossword clue "Clutching one's pearls".