A tear-jerker is a type of movie, book, or other form of media that is designed to make the audience cry. The two crossword solutions for this term are ONION and WEEPIE. ONION is a 5 letter word that refers to the vegetable, which is known for making people cry when it is cut due to its strong smell. WEEPIE is a 6 letter word that is an informal term for a tear-jerker, as it implies that the audience will be weeping during the story.