“Lugubrious” crossword clue
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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 “Lugubrious”. It was last seen in the puzzle of July 16, 2026, where it runs at 48 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.
Crossing entries
Jul 16, 2026 grid47AArticle of lab wear5 ltrs›53AElizabethan curse3 ltrs›58A"___ is the proper task of life": Nietzsche3 ltrs›61AQuestion during a brainstorming session ... or of the answers to the starred clues16 ltrs›67APopular Japanese brew5 ltrs›70AIts capital is Sanaa5 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Jul 16, 20261ASmart4 ltrs›5ASensation5 ltrs›10AAcquisition on the big day5 ltrs›15A"That's a good one!"4 ltrs›16AGalápagos island that was home to Lonesome George, the last tortoise of his subspecies5 ltrs›17AWho knows what preceded the Big Bang5 ltrs›18A*Yes — three arduous ones16 ltrs›21AFebruary 14, informally4 ltrs›
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