Crossword clue
“Cries like an infant”
This clue appeared as 52-Across in the WSJ Crossword on Sunday, October 11, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.
Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance
BAWLSLetters5
Starts withB
Ends withS
Vowels1
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About this clue
The clue “Cries like an infant” ran in the WSJ Crossword on October 11, 2026 as 52-Across. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with B and ends with S, with only 1 vowel, so think abbreviations or consonant clusters.
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What is the answer to the “Cries like an infant” clue?+
The answer is BAWLS (5 letters), from the WSJ Crossword of October 11, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the WSJ Crossword.
How do I find other WSJ Crossword answers?+
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