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Word entry · 5 letters

teary

Best crossword clue

"Close to crying"

5 letters · collected on this word page

5 lettersPronunciation /ˈtɪəɹi/Part of speech adjectiveSorted aertyStarts with TEnds with Y1 cluesCommon crossword word
1T2E3A4R5Y

Definitions

  1. with eyes full of tears

Word origin

From Middle English tery; equivalent to tear + -y.

Used in a sentence

  • No wonder Ryan was teary; he missed his parents.
  • Wade looked into his girlfriend's teary eyes.

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