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Anguished Cry From Head Retiring Shortly Crossword Clue

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We've checked our database and believe the answer is SOB which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is: SOB

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RankLettersAnswerClue
199%3Exact Match!
240%6 Made a loud, anguished cry
336%4Anguished cry

About This Clues Answer

We think the answer is "SOB" which means:

    noun
  • • Convulsive gasp made while weeping
  • • A dyspneic condition
  • • Insulting terms of address for people who are stupid or irritating or ridiculous
  • verb
  • • Weep convulsively

An example sentence would be:

  • • "She couldn't hold back the sob and burst into tears."
  • • "The sound of her sob echoed through the empty room."

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The Guardian Cryptic28 Apr 2017 Across 18
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