The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word TEARFUL
I've seen this crossword clue in The Guardian
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More clues leading to the result TEARFUL
- Tot's initial reprimand for crying
- T-telling-off for being lachrymose
- Blubbery? Fat? Rule otherwise!
- Distressed tenor given a wigging
- Tense reprimand has you blubbing
- Emotional rugby group left after meal
- Start to take carpeting down
- Visibly upset from severe scolding on time
- Time to face reprimand, about to cry
- Rent is almost clear for crying out loud
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The straight part
We know that "lachrymose" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case lachrymose = tearful.The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does TEARFUL mean?
TEARFUL adjective- Accompanied by tears; crying, or about to cry.
- Sorrowful.