Gloomy Crossword Clue

We have the 6-letter answer for Gloomy crossword clue, last seen in the NYT Midi Crossword April 25, 2026 puzzle. Let us help you solve the crossword clue that has you stumped so you can finish the puzzle.

Gloomy Crossword Answer

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SAD

(3 letters)

DREAR

(5 letters)

SOMBER

(6 letters)

DOUR

(4 letters)

TRISTE

(6 letters)

GRIM

(4 letters)

DREARY

(6 letters)

MOROSE

(6 letters)

UNLIT

(5 letters)

GUS

(3 letters)

MOURNFUL

(8 letters)

BLEAK

(5 letters)

SULLEN

(6 letters)

Helpful Hints

(adjective)
1. causing dejection

Hint 2: Clue Definition

GLOOMY (adjective)
1. depressingly dark
2. causing dejection

Hint 3: Other Answers Used in the Past

SAD
(3 letters)
DREAR
(5 letters)
SOMBER
(6 letters)
DOUR
(4 letters)
TRISTE
(6 letters)
GRIM
(4 letters)
DREARY
(6 letters)
MOROSE
(6 letters)
UNLIT
(5 letters)
GUS
(3 letters)
MOURNFUL
(8 letters)
BLEAK
(5 letters)
SULLEN
(6 letters)

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