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"afraid" is also used as a crossword clue. If that's what you saw, the answer is often scared (6 letters).
Definitions
Feeling fear, worry, or apprehension.
Used in a sentence
“He is afraid of death.”
“He is afraid to ask her out.”
“He is afraid of the future.”
Source: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0
Used as a crossword answer2 curated clues
01“Feeling fear”6 letters
02“Fearful”6 letters
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