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| Rank | Letters | Answer | Clue | |
| 1 | 99% | 8 | Exact Match! | |
| 2 | 23% | 7 | Pessimistic | |
| 3 | 23% | 7 | Of a pessimistic disposition about the world | |
Somewhat Pessimistic Crossword Clue
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DOWNBEAT which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
DOWNBEAT
Updated: October 11, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "DOWNBEAT" which means:
- noun
- • The first beat of a musical measure (as the conductor's arm moves downward) adjective
- • Sad or pessimistic.
- • Cautiously optimistic.
An example sentence would be:
- • "The conductor signaled the downbeat and the musicians began playing."
- • "After the downbeat, the band launched into an energetic performance."
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Clue Last Found In...
| Source | #Number | Answer |
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| New York Times03 Feb 1998 | Down 5 | |
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