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“Tearful tale”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Tearful tale”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Sunday, October 11, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Across · 8 letters

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Letters 8
First letter S
Last letter Y
S ? ? ? ? ? ? Y

A 8-letter across entry from the Sunday puzzle

The Answer

S O B S T O R Y

The answer to “Tearful tale” is SOBSTORY

Letters 8
Direction Across
Published Oct 11, 2026

Letter analysis: the 8-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 6 of 8 positions
Vowels 2 25% of word
Consonants 6 non-vowels
First letter S starts with

The clue “Tearful tale” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Sunday, October 11, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is SOBSTORY — a 8-letter word that begins with S and ends with Y.

This answer contains 2 vowels and 6 consonants. The Newsday Crossword is published daily by Newsday on Long Island and edited by Stan Newman, whose Saturday Stumper is widely considered one of the toughest mainstream crosswords in print.

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Frequently asked questions about “Tearful tale”

What is the answer to “Tearful tale” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is SOBSTORY — a 8-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Sunday, October 11, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Tearful tale”?

The answer SOBSTORY contains 8 letters.

Was “Tearful tale” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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