Crossword Genius

Hundreds confess to being depressed! (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

down

'being depressed' is the definition.
('down' can be a synonym of 'depressed')

'hundreds confess' is the wordplay.
'hundreds' becomes 'd' (I've seen this in other clues).
'confess' becomes 'own' (I've seen this before).
'd'+'own'='DOWN'

'to' is the link.

(Other definitions for down that I've seen before include "Some 13 Acrosses" , "Blue" , "Unhappy; soft feathers" , "Not working (computer)" , "Pillow filler - dejected" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
Want a hint initially instead of a full solution? Install my app