Unleash the Dark Side: Solving the Mystery of Black Humor

As a detective solving the mystery of the crossword clue ‘Black humor’, the first thing I notice is the phrase ‘Black humor.’ The use of the word ‘Black’ is a clear indication that the answer must have a connection to something negative or dark in nature. My next step is to consider synonyms for ‘Black humor’, which include sarcasm, irony, and malice. The letters from the crossword that match these synonyms include ‘I’, ‘L’, and ‘E’. Then, I take a closer look at each synonym and consider possible solutions. Sarcasm relates to the use of irony to mock, but doesn’t fit for our purpose. Irony is a better fit but still not precise. Finally, I look at the word ‘malice’. Malice is a more specific synonym for ‘Black humor’, and a possible solution is BILE – which means intense animosity or bitterness. Indeed, it embodies the meaning of the phrase and makes it the perfect answer for the crossword puzzle clue ‘Black humor.’