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Here is the answer for the crossword clue Sad and is close to tears 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 12 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is DISCONSOLATE.
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| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | DISCONSOLATE Sad and is close to tears | (12) | The Telegraph Cryptic | Feb 20, 2020 |
| 3% | SHUT Close; closed | (4) | The Telegraph Quick | Dec 12, 2025 |
| 3% | AFAR Not close by | (4) | New York Times | Dec 9, 2025 |
| 3% | WAHWAH Sound of a sad trombone | (6) | New York Times | Dec 9, 2025 |
| 3% | WEPT Was in tears | (4) | Newsday | Dec 7, 2025 |
| 3% | NEARED Closed in on | (6) | Newsday | Dec 7, 2025 |
| 3% | RIP Tear | (3) | Commuter | Dec 6, 2025 |
| 3% | DIRGE Sad song (5) | (5) | Mirror Quick | Dec 5, 2025 |
| 3% | ALAS "So sad!" | (4) | Commuter | Dec 4, 2025 |
| 3% | NEAR Close by | (4) | USA Today | Dec 2, 2025 |
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