"Sad to say . . ." Crossword Clue
Looking for the answer to “"Sad to say . . ."” from the USA Today crossword of August 19, 2026? It has 4 letters. Flip the tiles one at a time, try a hint first, or look through the rest of that puzzle.
Crossword answer
USA TODAY, AUGUST 19, 2026
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ALAS is the answer to “"Sad to say . . ."”. It means used to express sorrow or regret.
Hints
Three clues to the answer, gentle first. Open one at a time.
Hint 1 Meaning
Used to express sorrow or regret.
Hint 2 Anagram
Its letters, scrambled: LASA.
Hint 3 Another clue
It has also been clued as “"Sadly ..."”.
Seen before
This clue also appeared in the USA Today on February 3, 2026, September 16, 2025, August 14, 2025, April 12, 2025, January 29, 2025.
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Questions
What is the answer to “"Sad to say . . ."”?
ALAS, 4 letters: used to express sorrow or regret.
When was “"Sad to say . . ."” last seen in a crossword?
In the USA Today crossword of August 19, 2026, and 5 more times before that.
How many letters does the answer have?
4 letters, starting with A.