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"cry" is also used as a crossword clue. If that's what you saw, the answer is often sob (3 letters).
Definitions
shed tears because of sadness, rage, or pain
Word origin
The verb is from Middle English crien (13th century), from Old French crier, from Vulgar Latin *crītāre, generally thought to derive from Classical Latin quirītāre (Proto-West Germanic *krītan has also been suggested as a source). The noun corresponds to Middle English cry, crie, from Old French cri, a deverbal of crier.
Used in a sentence
“That sad movie always makes me cry.”
“- Emerl: “There’s nothing worse than making a girl cry!” That’s what Sonic said...”
“All, all, cry shame against ye, yet I'll speak.”
Source: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0
Used as a crossword answer6 curated clues
01“Baby's wail”3 letters
02“Let tears fall”3 letters
03“Loud call”3 letters
04“Sob”3 letters
05“Tearful sound”3 letters
06“Weep aloud”3 letters
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