Have a bawl

SOB

Think of the sound someone makes when they're crying uncontrollably—it’s also a short, three-letter verb for weeping loudly.

Have a bawl" is a playful way to hint at crying loudly, which is what "sob" means. The clue uses "bawl" as a synonym for sobbing, making it a straightforward definition with a slight twist in phrasing. It’s a simple but clever example of how crossword clues can reword familiar ideas to test your vocabulary.