Glum drop? Crossword Clue

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Understanding Today's Crossword Puzzle

The clue "Glum drop?" contains a wordplay element where the word "drop" indicates the need to subtract or remove something from the word "glum" to reveal the answer. In this context, "drop" can be interpreted as taking away part of the word "glum" to reach a new word that fits the clue. Let's break it down:

1. Glum: This word suggests a feeling of sadness or being downcast.
2. Drop: The presence of this term implies an action involving removal or subtraction.

When we consider the combination of "glum" and the action described by "drop," we arrive at the answer:

• Tear: By dropping the 'm' from "glum," we are left with "glu" which phonetically sounds like "glue." However, the twist here is that the clue uses wordplay to indicate not an adhesive but a teardrop, thus leading to the answer "tear."

This clever play on words exemplifies the creative and sometimes deceptive linguistic strategies employed in crafting crossword puzzles, making them enjoyable challenges for language enthusiasts and puzzle solvers alike.

Definition of "TEAR"

pull (something) apart or to pieces with force

Example :

I tore up the letter

a nation torn asunder by political pressures

he tore up the floorboards

 The Crossword clue "Glum drop?" published 23 time/s & has 1 answer/s. 

Crossword	Date	Answer
Daily American	30 April 2025	TEAR
Wall Street Journal	9 November 2019	TEAR
Penny dell sunday	4 February 2018	TEAR
Universal	11 August 2017	TEAR
Penny dell	27 April 2017	TEAR
New York Times	30 September 2013	TEAR
USA Today	21 September 2011	TEAR
Thinks.com	17 April 2010	TEAR
L.A. Times Magazine	30 November 2008	TEAR