Sign of sadness? Crossword Clue

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Sign of sadness? Crossword Answer

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(noun)
1. a drop of the clear salty saline solution secreted by the lacrimal glands
2. an occasion for excessive eating or drinking
(verb)
1. strip of feathers
2. move quickly and violently

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

SADNESS (noun)
1. the quality of excessive mournfulness and uncheerfulness
2. emotions experienced when not in a state of well-being
SIGN (noun)
1. structure displaying a board on which advertisements can be posted
2. a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
SIGN (verb)
1. mark with one’s signature; write one’s name (on)
2. make the sign of the cross over someone in order to call on God for protection; consecrate
SIGN (adjective)
1. used of the language of the deaf

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Down

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