The crossword solution for the term MORE IN THE DOLDRUMS is BLUER, which is a five-letter word. The phrase 'more in the DOLDRUMS' is an idiom that means to be in a state of depression or listlessness. It is derived from the nautical term 'DOLDRUMS, ' which refers to a region near the equator where sailing ships often became becalmed due to lack of wind. Thus, the solution BLUER suggests a brighter outlook, as blue is often associated with hope and optimism.