Crossword clue
Lament crossword clue
We have 16 answers for the clue “Lament”, from 4–8 letters. The most likely answer is MOURN.
Top answer
MOURN
5 letters · Feel or show grief
All answers for “Lament”
| Answer | Letters | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 4-letter answers | ||
| WAIL | 4 | Cry out in grief |
| MOAN | 4 | Sound of grief |
| KEEN | 4 | Wail in mourning |
| WEEP | 4 | Shed tears in sorrow |
| 5-letter answers | ||
| MOURN Best match | 5 | Feel or show grief |
| ELEGY | 5 | Poem of mourning |
| DIRGE | 5 | A mournful song for the dead |
| 6-letter answers | ||
| GRIEVE | 6 | Suffer deep sorrow |
| BEWAIL | 6 | Express great sorrow over |
| BEMOAN | 6 | Express discontent over |
| REGRET | 6 | Feel sorry about |
| PLAINT | 6 | Poetic word for lament |
| 7-letter answers | ||
| DEPLORE | 7 | Express strong regret over |
| REQUIEM | 7 | Mass or song for the dead |
| 8-letter answers | ||
| THRENODY | 8 | Song of lamentation |
| CORONACH | 8 | Scottish funeral lament |
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What does “Lament” mean?
As a verb, to mourn or express grief or regret; as a noun, a song or poem of mourning. Musical and poetic forms appear often.
Solving tip
MOURN and WAIL are common verbs; for the noun, try ELEGY, DIRGE or THRENODY.
Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to the crossword clue "Lament"?
The most likely answer is MOURN (5 letters) — Feel or show grief. Other common answers are WAIL (4), ELEGY (5), DIRGE (5), MOAN (4).
How many letters are in the answer to "Lament"?
Answers to "Lament" range from 4–8 letters. Count the squares in your grid and use the length filter on this page to narrow the list.