NYT Crossword · 105 Down
“Tear-jerking” Crossword Clue
This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword for Sunday, September 12, 2010 as 105 Down. The answer has 5 letters. Reveal it below one square at a time, or open the hints first if you only want a push in the right direction.
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NYT Crossword · Sunday, September 12, 2010 · 105 Down
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How many letters is the answer to “Tear-jerking”?
The answer has 5 letters. It starts with S and ends with Y, so you can check it against the squares you have already filled.
When was “Tear-jerking” last seen?
Most recently in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, September 12, 2010, at 105 Down.
What is the answer to the “Tear-jerking” crossword clue?
The answer is SAPPY (5 letters). If you'd rather work it out yourself, the hints above give it away a little at a time.