The term 'Sign of Sorrow' is often used to describe the physical manifestation of grief and sadness. This can be seen in the three crossword solutions for the term: TEAR (4 letters), teardrop (8 letters), and TEARS (5 letters). A TEAR is a single drop of liquid that is shed from the eye, usually due to strong emotion. Teardrops are a symbol of sorrow and are often used to represent sadness or grief. TEARS are the collective name for the liquid that is shed from the eyes when someone is crying.