This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, December 16, 2025 (38 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
W _ _ _ _
First and last letters
W _ _ _ S
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WAILS as a word: (intransitive) To cry out, as in sorrow or anguish; (intransitive) To weep, lament persistently or bitterly.
WAILS has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 29, 2025.
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