Cry to end a pin

I believe the answer is:

uncle

(Other definitions for uncle that I've seen before include "Family relative" , "Dad's brother" , "one who's taken the pledge" , "Law enforcement body" , "Slang name for pawnbroker" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.

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