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| Rank | Letters | Answer | Clue | |
| 1 | 99% | 5 | Exact Match! | |
| 2 | 39% | 7 | Mournful verse composition | |
| 3 | 39% | 9 | Verse writers in a melancholic or mournful tone | |
Mournful Verse Crossword Clue
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We've checked our database and believe the answer is
ELEGY which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
ELEGY
Updated: January 22, 2024 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "ELEGY" which means:
- noun
- • A mournful poem; a lament for the dead
An example sentence would be:
- • "He recited a beautiful elegy at his friend's funeral."
- • "The poet wrote an elegy mourning the loss of a loved one."
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Clue Last Found In...
| Source | #Number | Answer |
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| New York Times23 Jan 2024 | Down 39 | |
| The Guardian Quick30 Sep 2013 | Down 18 | |
| The Guardian Speedy14 Feb 2010 | Down 20 | |
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