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The Clue

Sound after a tear is shed (5 letter answer)

The Answer

SNIFF

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Notes

The answer SNIFF is rarely seen, appearing only about once every 1300 puzzles.

Related Clues

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Check for odors
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Definition

SNIFF as a noun:

1. (sniff, snuff) = sensing an odor by inhaling through the nose

SNIFF as a verb:

1. (sniff, whiff) = perceive by inhaling through the nose; "sniff the perfume"
2. (sniff, sniffle) = inhale audibly through the nose; "the sick student was sniffling in the back row"