Broad smile initially, then visibly upset? Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% SWEEPING Broad smile initially, then visibly upset? (8) The Telegraph Cryptic Sep 8, 2019
7% WEPT Was visibly upset (4) Newsday Sep 25, 2025
7% GRIN Broad smile (4) Puzzler Backwords Aug 31, 2025
6% SEALEDBEAM Type of lamp that guaranteed a broad smile? (10) The Telegraph Cryptic Aug 20, 2025
5% ASHEN Visibly afraid (5) New York Times Oct 15, 2025
5% NUN Sister's noise upset nan initially (3) The Times Quick Cryptic Oct 13, 2025
5% HAMS Broad actors (4) Wall Street Journal Oct 13, 2025
5% GRINSAT Smiles to (7) TV Oct 12, 2025
5% IMAGE Something visible (5) Newsday Oct 9, 2025
5% LIBERAL Broad-minded and tolerant (7) Universal Oct 9, 2025

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