This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Friday, December 12, 2025 (35 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: 3 squares
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SOB as a word: (intransitive) To weep with convulsive gasps; A cry with a short, sudden expulsion of breath.
SOB has been an answer 7 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 13, 2025.
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