Clues for the word "DOLDRUMS"
We've had 17 crossword clues used for this word, and seen it 17 times in crosswords. It was last seen in LA Times crossword on August 21, 2025.
Definition of doldrums
- n. pl. - A part of the ocean near the equator, abounding in calms, squalls, and light, baffling winds, which sometimes prevent all progress for weeks; -- so called by sailors.
Referring Clues
- Low spirits
- Listless despondency
- Belt of calms
- The blahs
- Despondency
- Period of depression - horse latitudes
- Belt of light winds near the equator
- State of inactivity or stagnation
- Daughter getting on alcohol's in depressed state
- Low spirits -- calm part of the ocean
- Barrels found around ancient dumps
- Equatorial part of ocean with little prevailing wind
- State of depression
- Absence of wind instruments after party left
- Depressed state of mind
- Instruments curbing long-term depression
- Blues
Last Seen In
- LA Times - August 21, 2025
- Penny Dell Daily - October 18, 2022
- Penny Dell Daily - July 03, 2022
- Guardian Quick - November 13, 2017
- Guardian Cryptic - November 09, 2017
- Guardian Cryptic - September 03, 2014
- King Syndicate - Eugene Sheffer - June 05, 2014
- Guardian Quick - May 12, 2014
- Guardian Quick - May 13, 2013
- Guardian Quick - March 30, 2012
- Guardian Quick - November 13, 2011
- Guardian Quick - September 28, 2010
- Guardian Quick - December 24, 2007
- Guardian Cryptic - May 09, 2007
- King Syndicate - Eugene Sheffer - November 28, 2005
- Guardian Speedy - December 26, 2004
- Guardian Cryptic - November 12, 2002