Cries plaintively Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Sunday, September 1, 2024 · 39-Across
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Sunday, September 1, 2024.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · September 1, 2024 · 39-Across · 5 letters
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emit long loud cries; "wail in self-pity"; "howl with sorrow"
verb
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