The term CRY (FOR) can be broken down into four crossword solutions: ASK (3 letters), NEED (4 letters), MOURN (5 letters), and LAMENT (6 letters). ASK is a verb meaning to request something from someone, while NEED is a noun referring to a requirement or necessity. MOURN is a verb meaning to feel or express sorrow for a loss, and LAMENT is a verb meaning to express grief or regret. All four words are related to the idea of expressing sadness or sorrow, which is what the term CRY (FOR) implies.