Depressing turnout WSJ Crossword Clue

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Crossword Answer

1 ? N
2 ? O
3 ? O
4 ? N
5 ? E
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      Hint 1

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      Imagine an empty room where echoes are the only company.

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      ????? means not a single person.

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      The clue 'Depressing turnout' is a play on words. 'Turnout' refers to the number of people attending an event. If ????? shows up, it is indeed a depressing turnout, leading to the answer '?????.'

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      Who knows what preceded the Big Bang, Nary a soul, Whom a diary is often shown to, Terrible turnout, Who "can get in the way of what I'm feelin'," in an Alicia Keys hit

      Clue Analysis

      The clue “Depressing turnout” is a classic crossword staple, frequently appearing in puzzles like the WSJ crossword. For the puzzle dated October 2 2025, the definitive 5-letter answer is: NOONE.

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