Crossword clue

“Gives in to sorrow”

This clue appeared as 4-Down in the WSJ Crossword on Saturday, May 23, 2026. The answer has 4 letters.

Answer · 4 lettersFirst appearance
SOBS
Letters4
Starts withS
Ends withS
Vowels1

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The clue “Gives in to sorrow” ran in the WSJ Crossword on May 23, 2026 as 4-Down. Its answer is a 4-letter word that starts with S and ends with S.

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What is the answer to the “Gives in to sorrow” clue?+

The answer is SOBS (4 letters), from the WSJ Crossword of May 23, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the WSJ Crossword.

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