Tale ___ (sob story) Crossword Clue

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Tale ___ (sob story) Crossword Answer

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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
TALE (noun)
1. a trivial lie
2. a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

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