Crossword Genius

Dread having to take part in law exams (3)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

awe

'dread' is the definition.
(awe can mean a feeling of dread)

'to take part in law exams' is the wordplay.
'to take part in' indicates a hidden word.
'AWE' is hidden within 'law exams'.

'having' is the link.

(Other definitions for awe that I've seen before include "Feeling of wonder or admiration" , "Wonderment" , "It makes you wonder" , "Fear/wonder feeling" , "Respect combined with fear or wonder" .)

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