Having a chill factor? Crossword Clue

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      Think of the kind of atmosphere that might make your hair stand on end.

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      ????? means strange and frightening.

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      The clue 'Having a chill factor?' plays on the word 'chill,' which can refer to a feeling of eeriness or spookiness. '?????' describes something that is unsettling or creepy, thus having a 'chill factor.'

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      Sinister, Causing shivers, Unsettling, Like many “Twilight Zone” episodes, Spookily strange

      Clue Analysis

      If you’ve landed here for the “Having a chill factor?” clue from the October 13 2025, Washington Post mini crossword, you are in the exact right place. Our team of experts has solved today’s entire puzzle and found the precise answer for this clue.

      The 5-letter answer to this puzzle is EERIE. Eerie means strange and frightening.

      The clue 'Having a chill factor?' plays on the word 'chill,' which can refer to a feeling of eeriness or spookiness. 'EERIE' describes something that is unsettling or creepy, thus having a 'chill factor.'

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