Sob story Crossword Clue

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TALEOFWOE

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Hint 1: Clue Definitions

SOB (noun)
1. convulsive gasp made while weeping
2. insulting terms of address for people who are stupid or irritating or ridiculous
SOB (verb)
1. weep convulsively
STORY (noun)
1. a record or narrative description of past events
2. a trivial lie

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TALEOFWOE
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40. Beyond angry

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