Crossword clues for the word: DOWNBEAT The word DOWNBEAT has appeared as an answer to at least 8 crossword clues on different crossword puzzles. Crossword clues for DOWNBEAT Showing 1 to 8 of 8 results Clue(s) "Conductor's cue, maybe" "Jazz magazine that awards an ""Album of the Year""" Apt part of a sad song? Certain movement of the conductor's baton In a bar, for a start, depressed or gloomy Party-pooping Pessimistic type from Ulster county bash Somewhat pessimistic