This clue appeared in the Mini Crossword on Friday, November 13, 2026 (1 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
W _ _ _
First and last letters
W _ _ L
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About the answer
WAIL as a word: (intransitive) To cry out, as in sorrow or anguish; (intransitive) To weep, lament persistently or bitterly.
WAIL has been an answer once in the NYT Crossword and Mini puzzles we have on file, which go back to October 23, 2025.
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