The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word SOBBING
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The straight part
We know that "crying" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case crying = sobbing.The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does SOBBING mean?
SOBBING verb- To weep with convulsive gasps.
- To say (something) while sobbing.
- To soak.
- Act of one who sobs; a crying or weeping.
- That or who sobs.