Here are some crossword clue options for “mournful poem” depending on the desired difficulty and length:
Easy (4-5 letters):
- ELEGY (most common) – This is the classic term for a poem lamenting the death of a loved one.
Medium (6-7 letters):
- DIRGE – A mournful song or poem, often used for funerals.
- LAMENT – A formal expression of grief or sorrow, also used as a verb.
- THRENODY – A formal poem or song expressing grief.
Hard (7-8 letters):
- REQUIEM – A mass for the dead, often set to music. Also refers to poems with similar themes.
- NENIA (Less common) – An ancient Roman funeral lament.
Remember:
- Look for the number of squares allocated for the answer in the crossword.
- Consider the surrounding clues to see if they offer any thematic hints related to mourning or death.