The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 3 letter word DIM , but the solution may also be DRAB which is one of the most recent solution (2019 in New York Times).
Lacking brightness crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| DIM | 50 % | 3 |
| DRAB | 50 % | 4 |
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Lacking brightness
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- dull
- dullness
- dullnesses
- blunt
- duller
- bromide
- sigh
- lamely
- bore
- borer
- drab
- stock
Crossword Answer definitions
DIM noun- Dimness.
- To make something less bright.
- To become darker.
- To render dim, obscure, or dark; to make less bright or distinct
- To deprive of distinct vision; to hinder from seeing clearly, either by dazzling or clouding the eyes; to darken the senses or understanding of.
- Not bright or colorful.
- Not smart or intelligent.
- Indistinct, hazy or unclear.
- Disapproving, unfavorable: rarely used outside the phrase take a dim view of.
- Lessened, reduced
- Made to seem less important, impressive, or valuable
- Reduced by a semitone
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More clues leading to the result DIM
- No rocket scientist
- __ bulb (not too bright)
- Not bright
- Shadowy
- Turn the lights down
- __ bulb (stupid person)
- Not so sharp (and the start of a split order of finger food)
- Indistinct
- Vague
- Barely turned on