Small part of a sob story? crossword clue
104 Across · WSJ Crossword, June 6, 2026 · 4 letters
Explanation
The answer to “Small part of a sob story?” is TEAR. It appears as 104 Across in the Wall Street Journal crossword of June 6, 2026, a Saturday puzzle titled “Double Duty” by Vasu Seralathan, and it fills 4 squares running left to right from row 17, column 15 of the 21×21 grid.
The question mark at the end of the clue signals wordplay: the surface reading is a misdirection, and the answer fits a punning or figurative sense of the words. The entry begins with T and ends with R, and contains 2 vowels and 2 consonants. If you are working from the crossings, two or three confirmed letters from the Down entries should be enough to lock it in. This weekend puzzle uses the largest grid of the week, so expect the rest of this grid to be pitched at the same level.
Past appearances
Clues in other WSJ puzzles with the answer TEAR:
- Drop of despairAug 6, 2026
- Mascara ruiner, maybeJun 30, 2026
- RentMay 23, 2026