The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 3 letter word EMO which also is the latest solution we found used in New York Times in 2025.
Brooding genre crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| EMO | 100 % | 3 |
Why may EMO be the right solution?
"EMO" is the right solution because it is a genre of music and a subculture known for its emotional and introspective themes, often characterized by brooding lyrics and melancholic melodies.
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Brooding genre
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- brood
- hen
- mope
- broody
- cluck
- dour
- moody
- nest
- peep
- sitting
- obsession
- anxious
Crossword Answer definitions
EMO noun- (early 1990s) A particular style of hardcore punk rock
- (early 1990s) An individual or group of people associated with that subculture and musical style.
- (late 1990s-current) Any form of guitar-driven alternative rock that is particularly or notably emotional
- (late 1990s-current) An individual or group of people associated with a fashion or stereotype of that style of rock.
- (2000s) A young person who is considered to be over-emotional or stereotypically emo.
- Emotional; sensitive.
- Depressed.
- Associated with youth subcultures embodying emotional sensitivity.
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