| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Extremely stubborn Democrat snubbed public support | The Times Cryptic | 27 Dec 2024 |
| Most grim | The New Yorker | 27 Apr 2020 |
| Most determined to make uniform, then relax | ||
| Work with union leader, others get extremely sullen | ||
| Morose to the max | ||
| Least uplifting | ||
| Most sour | ||
| Most gloomy. |