Across clue · September 21, 2026

Gloomy __: pessimistic sort

LA Times Crossword clue and verified answer for Monday, September 21, 2026.

"Gloomy __: pessimistic sort"

G
U
S

GUS

3 letters · 1 vowel · 2 consonants

Letter analysis

3-letter answer

Letters

3

total length

Vowels

1

A E I O U

Unique

3

distinct letters

Direction

Across

in the grid

About this clue

The clue "Gloomy __: pessimistic sort" in the LA Times Crossword for Monday, September 21, 2026 resolves to GUS, a 3-letter answer.

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