Cryptic crossword clue
Cry out over nothing – Nato countries becoming most fearful? 9

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word YELLOWEST

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What does YELLOWEST mean?

YELLOWEST adjective
  1. Having yellow as its colour.
  2. Lacking courage.
  3. Characterized by sensationalism, lurid content, and doubtful accuracy.
  4. Far East Asian (relating to Asian people).
  5. Of mixed Aboriginal and Caucasian ancestry.
  6. High yellow.
  7. Related to the Liberal Democrats.
  8. Related to the Free Democratic Party of Germany.

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