Dismal
Crossword clue · 6 known answers · 24 appearances · Last seen in the The Independent crossword on July 12, 2026
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GLOOMY
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The clue “Dismal” has appeared 24 times in our database with 6 different answers, so count the squares in your grid and check the crossings before you commit. Most recently it ran in the The Independent crossword on July 12, 2026, where the answer was GLOOMY.
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