Shed tears

Latest answer — October 21, 2025

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This clue's Tuesday, October 21, 2025 appearance

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  1. 1Bone that can be "dropped"
  2. 4Late scientist Goodall
  3. 5Make critical assumptions about
  4. 6Best by a little
  5. 7Mercury, Jupiter, Saturn, etc.

Down

  1. 1Just kind of over it
  2. 2Beef cattle breed
  3. 3Shed tears
  4. 42007 comedy-drama starring Elliot Page and Michael Cera
  5. 5Refresh, as one's memory

Crossword clues, hints, and answers

Across

  1. 1. Bone that can be "dropped" — Answer: JAW
  2. 4. Late scientist Goodall — Answer: JANE
  3. 5. Make critical assumptions about — Answer: JUDGE
  4. 6. Best by a little — Answer: ONEUP
  5. 7. Mercury, Jupiter, Saturn, etc. — Answer: GODS

Down

  1. 1. Just kind of over it — Answer: JADED
  2. 2. Beef cattle breed — Answer: ANGUS
  3. 3. Shed tears — Answer: WEEP
  4. 4. 2007 comedy-drama starring Elliot Page and Michael Cera — Answer: JUNO
  5. 5. Refresh, as one's memory — Answer: JOG

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The answer to “Shed tears” in the New York Times Mini crossword is WEEP — a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Mini crossword on October 21, 2025 at 3-Down. Other answers we've seen for this clue include CRY. Below you'll find why that fill fits, every other answer we've recorded for this clue, and links into the puzzle it came from.

“Shed tears” answer

WEEP (4 letters) — most recent; also seen as CRY

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Why the answer is WEEP

WEEP is the 4-letter solution that fits "Shed tears" in the NYT Mini crossword on October 21, 2025 (3-Down). Use the letter tiles above if you'd rather reveal it one letter at a time.

Other answers for “Shed tears”

New York Times Mini has used this clue with more than one solution. Besides WEEP, it has also been CRY. Every appearance we've indexed is listed below with the date it ran.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “Shed tears”?

The answer is WEEP, a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Mini crossword on October 21, 2025. Other answers for this clue include CRY.

How many letters is the answer to “Shed tears”?

4 letters: WEEP. Earlier fills for this clue have also been CRY (3).

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the New York Times Mini crossword on October 21, 2025, at 3-Down. Earlier appearances: September 20, 2025 → CRY.

Can “Shed tears” have a different answer?

Yes. Besides WEEP, New York Times Mini has also used CRY for this clue. Every date and answer is listed above.

Where can I find the rest of today's NYT Mini answers?

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