Sense of gloom

Latest answer — September 19, 2026

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Clue explained

A PALL is a feeling or atmosphere of gloom that hangs over a situation, as in “a pall of sadness.” It is a noun meaning a darkening or depressing influence.

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A dark, gloomy landscape under heavy clouds

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This clue's Saturday, September 19, 2026 appearance

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The answer to Sense of gloom in the LA Times crossword is PALL — a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the LA Times crossword on September 19, 2026, a Saturday puzzle, at 22-Across. Below you'll find why that fill fits, every other answer we've recorded for this clue, and links into the puzzle it came from.

Sense of gloom” answer

PALL (4 letters)

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What does PALL mean?

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(noun)

  • a cloth spread over a coffin, hearse, or tomb
  • a dark cloud of smoke, dust, etc.
  • an ecclesiastical pallium

When else has “Sense of gloom” appeared?

LA Times reuses clues across dates, sometimes with a different answer depending on the grid. Here's where this exact clue has shown up, and what the answer was each time — handy when you're checking whether today's fill is the only one.

September 19, 2026 (most recent) PALL. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.

Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “Sense of gloom”?

The answer is PALL, a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the LA Times crossword on September 19, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Sense of gloom”?

4 letters: PALL.

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the LA Times crossword on September 19, 2026 (a Saturday puzzle), at 22-Across.

Can “Sense of gloom” have a different answer?

Yes — LA Times sometimes reuses a clue with a different solution to fit the grid. The answers we've recorded for each date it appeared are listed above when available.

Where can I find the rest of this day's LA Times answers?

The full grid for September 19, 2026 is on the LA Times answers page, with every clue and answer from that puzzle.

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