The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 letter word BRAYS which also is the latest solution we found used in New York Times in 1999.
Not-so-joyful noises crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters | 
|---|---|---|
| BRAYS | 100 % | 5 | 
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Not-so-joyful noises
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- less
 - unhappy
 - desolate
 - wit
 - dream
 - soft
 - calm
 - cool
 - incompatible
 - unhoped-for
 - clear
 - nay
 
Crossword Answer definitions
BRAYS noun- The cry of an animal, now chiefly that of animals related to the ass or donkey, or the camel.
 - (by extension) Any discordant, grating, or harsh sound.
 
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