"It pains me to say this . . ." Crossword Clue
Looking for the answer to “"It pains me to say this . . ."” from the USA Today crossword of December 14, 2025? It has 5 letters. Flip the tiles one at a time, try a hint first, or look through the rest of that puzzle.
Crossword answer
USA TODAY, DECEMBER 14, 2025
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SADLY is the answer to “"It pains me to say this . . ."”. It means in a sad manner.
Hints
Three clues to the answer, gentle first. Open one at a time.
Hint 1 Meaning
In a sad manner.
Hint 2 Anagram
Its letters, scrambled: AYDSL.
Hint 3 Another clue
It has also been clued as “"Sorry to say . . ."”.
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Questions
What is the answer to “"It pains me to say this . . ."”?
SADLY, 5 letters: in a sad manner.
When was “"It pains me to say this . . ."” last seen in a crossword?
In the USA Today crossword of December 14, 2025.
How many letters does the answer have?
5 letters, starting with S.