First chases second, being tearful Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% MOIST First chases second, being tearful (5) The Guardian Cryptic Sep 19, 2022
6% RIP Tear (3) Universal Jul 28, 2026
6% SHOOED Chased away (6) Wall Street Journal Jul 27, 2026
6% PURSUE Chase (6) (6) Mirror Quick Jul 26, 2026
6% RIPS Tears (4) LA Times Daily Jul 20, 2026
6% WOO Chase, in a way (3) New York Times Jul 17, 2026
6% RANAFTER Chased (8) LA Times Daily Jul 3, 2026
6% RUNAFTER Chase (8) Eugene Sheffer Jun 12, 2026
6% CRY Be in tears (3)
5% RUING Being contrite (5) LA Times Mini Jul 31, 2026

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