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Plaintive cry Crossword Clue

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Crossword clue last updated: 02/05/2026

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Hint 1: Meaning
expressing sorrow
Hint 2: Synonyms
MEW, WAH, MAA
Hint 3: Best answers
MEOW, MEW, BLEAT

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Best answers for Plaintive cry

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Plaintive cry with 3 letters (3)

AnswerLetters
MEW3
WAH3
MAA3

Plaintive cry with 4 letters (1)

AnswerLetters
MEOW4

Plaintive cry with 5 letters (2)

AnswerLetters
BLEAT5
WHINE5

Plaintive cry with 8 letters (1)

AnswerLetters
MOURNFUL8

Synonyms for Plaintive cry

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What's the best solution for Plaintive cry?

The most likely answer for the crossword clue Plaintive cry is MEOW. Other possible answers include MEW, BLEAT, WAH, WHINE, MAA, mournful.

How many solutions are there for Plaintive cry?

We have found 7 possible answers for the crossword clue Plaintive cry.

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What is another word for Plaintive cry?

We list 1 synonym related to Plaintive cry. Common alternatives include MOURNFUL.

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