What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Turns on the waterworks" from August 30, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Turns on the waterworks”

This clue appeared as 68-Across in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, August 30, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance

CRIES

Letters5

Starts withC

Ends withS

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
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About this clue

The clue “Turns on the waterworks” ran in the NYT Crossword on August 30, 2026 as 68-Across. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with C and ends with S.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Turns on the waterworks” clue?+

The answer is CRIES (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of August 30, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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