This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Friday, June 19, 2026 (19 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Friday puzzles are themeless and hard, with clues that are vague on purpose.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
W _ _ _
First and last letters
W _ _ T
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WEPT as a word: To cry; to shed tears, especially when accompanied with sobbing or other difficulty speaking, as an expression of emotion such as sadness or joy; To lament; to complain.
WEPT 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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