Dismal Crossword Clue

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Dismal Crossword Answer

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DREARY

(6 letters)

GLOOMY

(6 letters)

BLEAK

(5 letters)

JOYLESS

(7 letters)

DIRE

(4 letters)

Helpful Hints

(adjective)
1. harshly uninviting or formidable in manner or appearance
2. causing dejection

Hint 2: Clue Definition

DISMAL (adjective)
1. causing dejection

Hint 3: Other Answers Used in the Past

DREARY
(6 letters)
GLOOMY
(6 letters)
BLEAK
(5 letters)
JOYLESS
(7 letters)
DIRE
(4 letters)

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