Cheerless Crossword Clue

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Cheerless Crossword Answer

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DOLEFUL

(7 letters)

GLOOMY

(6 letters)

DREAR

(5 letters)

GRIM

(4 letters)

DRAB

(4 letters)

DISMAL

(6 letters)

Helpful Hints

(adjective)
1. causing dejection
2. lacking in liveliness or charm or surprise

Hint 2: Clue Definition

CHEERLESS (adjective)
1. causing sad feelings of gloom and inadequacy

Hint 3: Other Answers Used in the Past

DOLEFUL
(7 letters)
GLOOMY
(6 letters)
DREAR
(5 letters)
GRIM
(4 letters)
DRAB
(4 letters)
DISMAL
(6 letters)

Hint 4: Anagram

Unscramble the letters below to solve for today's answer.
YARDER

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