lugubrious

Ever wrestled with a particularly challenging New York Times crossword, finding yourself immersed in its intricately worded clues and feeling that delightfully frustrating “lugubrious” (mournful, dismal, or gloomy, especially in an affected, exaggerated, or unrelieved manner) state of mind? The NYT crossword, known for its cleverness and difficulty, can be a powerful tool for cognitive…