Periodically dour, thoroughly dystopian author Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% ORWELL Periodically dour, thoroughly dystopian author (6) The Times Quick Cryptic Dec 31, 2025
5% GRIM Dour (4) Universal Dec 3, 2025
4% ATEUP Thoroughly enjoyed; taupe (anag.) (5) The Telegraph Plusword Jan 20, 2026
4% SCOUR Search thoroughly (5) The Telegraph Quick Jan 19, 2026
4% NIGHT Dark period (5) Commuter Jan 19, 2026
4% MASTERED Learned thoroughly (8) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Jan 18, 2026
4% CAREER Period of work (6) TV Jan 18, 2026
4% MAGS Periodicals, briefly (4) LA Times Daily Jan 15, 2026
4% ROW Period in the periodic table (3) New York Times Jan 11, 2026
4% EPOCH Notable period (5) Puzzler Backwords Jan 10, 2026

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