Sobbed

Latest answer — September 01, 2026

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Clue explained

WEPT is the past tense of weep, meaning sobbed or shed tears.

Clue type:
Word form
Person visibly crying

Eugene Sheffer Crossword

This clue's Tuesday, September 01, 2026 appearance

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  1. 1Sobbed
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The answer to “Sobbed” in the Eugene Sheffer crossword is WEPT — a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the Eugene Sheffer crossword on September 1, 2026, a Tuesday puzzle, at 1-Down. Other answers we've seen for this clue include CRIED. 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.

“Sobbed” answer

WEPT (4 letters) — most recent; also seen as CRIED

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What does WEPT mean?

Reading the plain dictionary sense of WEPT is often the fastest way to see why it answers this clue.

(verb)

  • shed tears
  • exude liquid

Other answers for “Sobbed”

Eugene Sheffer has used this clue with more than one solution. Besides WEPT, it has also been CRIED. Every appearance we've indexed is listed below with the date it ran.

Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “Sobbed”?

The answer is WEPT, a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the Eugene Sheffer crossword on September 1, 2026. Other answers for this clue include CRIED.

How many letters is the answer to “Sobbed”?

4 letters: WEPT. Earlier fills for this clue have also been CRIED (5).

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the Eugene Sheffer crossword on September 1, 2026 (a Tuesday puzzle), at 1-Down. Earlier appearances: July 24, 2026 → CRIED.

Can “Sobbed” have a different answer?

Yes. Besides WEPT, Eugene Sheffer has also used CRIED for this clue. Every date and answer is listed above.

Where can I find the rest of this day's Eugene Sheffer answers?

The full grid for September 1, 2026 is on the Eugene Sheffer answers page, with every clue and answer from that puzzle.

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