“Break down in tears” crossword clue

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.SOB is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Break down in tears”. It was last seen in the puzzle of June 23, 2025, where it runs at 8 Across and fills 3 squares. It crosses 3 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have. This exact clue has run 3 times in NYT puzzles, first on June 23, 2025.