The stuff of nightmares (6)

I believe the answer is:

terror

(Other definitions for terror that I've seen before include "Fear - now being warred on" , "Utter dread" , "Extreme fright or dread" , "Panicky fright" , "Extreme fear of dread" .)

I've seen this clue in The Washington Post.

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