The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 3 letter word DIM , but the solution may also be PALE which is one of the most recent solution (2024 in LA Times).
Not very bright crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| DIM | 37 % | 3 |
| DRAB | 29 % | 4 |
| PALE | 23 % | 4 |
| DULL | 3 % | 4 |
| STUPID | 3 % | 6 |
| DOPEY | 3 % | 5 |
| MORONIC | 3 % | 7 |
Why may PALE be the right solution?
The word "pale" can be used to describe something that is not very bright in color. It is a simple and concise answer that fits the clue.
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Not very bright
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- dull
- stupid
- idiotic
- moronic
- retarded
- brain damage
- fatuous
- idiocy
- idiot
- imbecility
- dumb
- autistic
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
More crossword clues leading to the same solutions
Here's a few more crossword clues - all leading to the identical solution
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
More clues leading to the result DRAB
- Dreary
- Lacking pizazz
- Like khaki
- Lackluster
- Far from colorful
- Blah
- Completely blah
- Dull-looking
- Humdrum
- Not so colorful
More clues leading to the result PALE
- Color deficient
- Whitish in complexion
- Ashen
- Hardly rosy-cheeked
- Lighten up?
- Like Andy Warhol
- "____ Rider"
- 1985 Clint Eastward western, "____ Rider"
- Deficient in color
- Lacking color
More clues leading to the result DULL
- Blunt
- In need of honing
- Lackluster
- Yawn-provoking
- Snooze-worthy
- Jejune
- Far from bright
- Blah
- Like some aches
- Ho-hum
More clues leading to the result STUPID
- By no means a rocket scientist
- By no means brilliant
- "Keep it simple, ___!"
- Obtuse
- A few bricks shy of a load
- Part of KISS
- One Fruit Loop shy of a full bowl
- Thick
- Boneheaded
- Bonehead
More clues leading to the result DOPEY
- Bashful's partner
- Happy's pal
- Only dwarf without a beard
- Idiotic
- Member of a small septet
- Silent dwarf
- Associate of Happy
- Bashful companion?
- Soporific
- Youngest of the seven dwarfs