Turns on the waterworks NYT Crossword Clue
The answer to the “Turns on the waterworks” crossword clue is CRIES (5 letters); other puzzles used SOBS. We have seen this clue 2 times in New York Times and USA Today crosswords, most recently on August 30, 2026.
Answer
THE ANSWER SEEN MOST OFTEN · 5 LETTERS
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CRIES: to weep.
Best answers for “Turns on the waterworks”
| Rank | Answer | Letters | Clue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CRIES | 5 | Turns on the waterworks |
| 2 | SOBS | 4 | Turns on the waterworks |
| 3 | MELTS | 5 | Turns liquid similar clue |
| 4 | MOVES | 5 | Chess turns similar clue |
| 5 | VEERS | 5 | Turns sharply similar clue |
The first 2 answers are for this clue; the others answered clues with the same main words.
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Questions about the Turns on the waterworks Crossword Clue
What is the 5-letter answer to the Turns on the waterworks crossword clue?
CRIES is the 5-letter answer to the “Turns on the waterworks” crossword clue, the one we have seen most often.
When was the Turns on the waterworks crossword clue last used?
In the New York Times of August 30, 2026. We have seen it 2 times.
What are other possible answers to the Turns on the waterworks crossword clue?
Other puzzles used SOBS for this clue. Similar clues were answered with MELTS (“Turns liquid”), MOVES (“Chess turns”), VEERS (“Turns sharply”).