“Down in the dumps” crossword clue
Answer
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.MOROSE is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Down in the dumps”. It was last seen in the puzzle of January 16, 2025, where it runs at 24 Down and fills 6 squares. It crosses 6 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have. This exact clue has run 5 times in NYT puzzles, first on January 16, 2025.
Crossing entries
Jan 16, 2025 grid23A"The Incredibles" costumer / Science class display9 ltrs›27ARoasts6 ltrs›30ASinger/songwriter ___ Reznor5 ltrs›34ALock up for the night / Despairs10 ltrs›36AWoodwinds that are usually black5 ltrs›39ASent a reminder text, in lingo6 ltrs›
Every appearance
5 puzzlesDatePuzzlePositionAnswer
Jun 3, 2026NYT Crossword52 Down•••SADAug 10, 2025NYT Crossword114 Across••••••SULLENMay 8, 2025NYT Crossword52 Across•••SADApr 1, 2025NYT Crossword25 Down•••SADJan 16, 2025NYT Crossword24 Down••••••MOROSEOther answers for this clue
Across all puzzles we index••••••MOROSE6 ltrs
•••SAD3 ltrs
••••••SULLEN6 ltrs
Clues repeat across publications with different fills. If your grid needs a different length, one of these usually fits.
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