“Bleak” crossword clue
Answer
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••••DIRE
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.DIRE is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Bleak”. It was last seen in the puzzle of October 17, 2025, where it runs at 55 Across and fills 4 squares. It crosses 4 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
Oct 17, 2025 grid36DBrand of rum mentioned in Hemingway novels7 ltrs›40DPet gear often eschewed in favor of someone's lap6 ltrs›47DPlant on a pergola4 ltrs›50D___ Lingus3 ltrs›
Other answers for this clue
Across all puzzles we index••••DIRE4 ltrs
•••••••••CHEERLESS9 ltrs
Clues repeat across publications with different fills. If your grid needs a different length, one of these usually fits.
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