This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Monday, December 29, 2025 (1 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Monday puzzles are the easiest of the week, so the clue is likely a plain definition.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
B _ _ _
First and last letters
B _ _ L
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BAWL as a word: (intransitive) To wail; to give out a blaring cry; (intransitive) To weep profusely.
BAWL has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 11, 2025.
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