Drop from the despondent WSJ Crossword Clue
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The most common and recent 4-letter answer for "Drop from the despondent" is TEAR.
The clue plays on the word 'drop,' which can mean a liquid droplet. 'Despondent' suggests sadness, often associated with crying, leading to a 'tear.'
This clue was last seen in the WSJ Crossword on October 17, 2025.
A tear is a drop of clear salty liquid produced by glands in your eyes when you cry.
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The clue “Drop from the despondent” is a classic crossword staple, frequently appearing in puzzles like the WSJ crossword. For the puzzle dated October 17 2025, the definitive 4-letter answer is: TEAR.
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