Dread

The crossword question suggests that the word ‘dread’ is synonymous with the word ‘fear’. This appears to be a statement that is commonly accepted as true. Dread and fear are both emotions that describe a feeling of unease or apprehension about something that may happen or that is perceived as a threat. Both words can be used interchangeably in many contexts to convey the same meaning of being afraid or scared of something. Therefore, the answer to this crossword question is simply that dread is indeed a type of fear.