Dejection ends as first sign of smile breaks out Crossword Clue

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Here is the answer for the crossword clue Dejection ends as first sign of smile breaks out last seen in Telegraph Cryptic puzzle. We have found 40 possible answers for this clue in our database. Among them, one solution stands out with a 98% match which has a length of 7 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is SADNESS.

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% SADNESS Dejection ends as first sign of smile breaks out (7) The Telegraph Cryptic May 17, 2019
3% DIMPLES Indentations at the end of a smile (7) New York Times Mini Aug 1, 2026
3% GRIN Smile (4) The Telegraph Quick Jul 23, 2026
3% MOPE Be dejected (4) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Jul 8, 2026
3% ERUPT Break out (5) The Telegraph Mini Jul 7, 2026
3% SAD Dejected or unhappy (3)
2% RESTS Work breaks (5) Thomas Joseph Aug 4, 2026
2% ARIES First sign of the zodiac (5) (5) Mirror Quiz Aug 3, 2026
2% SNAP Break sharply (4) Newsday Aug 3, 2026
2% REST Take a break (4) Newsday Aug 3, 2026

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