Inadequate, as an excuse — Daily Themed Crossword Answer
This clue appeared in the February 11 2026 Daily Themed Crossword. The answer is below, with its letter count.
The answer
SAD
3 letters
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Where this clue appears
February 11 2026
Daily
Daily Themed Crossword February 11 2026
SAD
In need of a pick-me-up
SAD
3
Feeling like Eeyore, perhaps
SAD
3
In need of a pick-me-up
SAD
3
Like lyrics full of heartache
SAD
3
Like Eeyore, almost always
SAD
3
Despondent
SAD
3
Feeling blue
SAD
3
Feeling blue
SAD
3
Dejected or unhappy
SAD
3
Feeling blue
SAD
3
Disheartened
SAD
3
Disheartened
SAD
3
Chest cage bones
RIBS
4
Green veggie in a pod
PEA
3
Palindromic Swedish band behind "Dancing Queen"
ABBA
4
Green gumbo vegetable also called "lady's finger"
OKRA
4
Medicines sold without a prescription: Abbr.
OTC
3
Rear-___ mirror
VIEW
4
Fall on ___ ears (be ignored)
DEAF
4
___ anthem ("The Star-Spangled Banner," for one)
NATIONAL
8
Abet's partner
AID
3
"___ on the dotted line"
SIGN
4
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