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Follow archaeological tourists, perhaps, becoming glum (4)

Ross

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dour

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'glum' is the definition.
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(Other definitions for dour that I've seen before include "Stern and severe looking" , "Obstinate - grim" , "Sullen, severe" , "Grim and gloomy-looking" , "Gloomy or sullen" .)

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