How many letters does the top answer for “the lapwing; the wipe; -- so called from its cry.” have?

The most common answer is weep (4 letters).

Crossword clue: the lapwing; the wipe; -- so called from its cry.

1 answer found in Letterora's clue database (Wikidata facts, Open Trivia DB, WordNet and Webster definitions — all licensed sources).

weep 4 letters web-def

shed tears because of sadness, rage, or pain

the sanderling; -- so called from its cry. 50% similar → towilly

the wheather; -- so called from its cry. 50% similar → snorter

the wryneck; -- so called from its cry. 50% similar → weetbird