Crossword clue
“"Alas ..."”
This clue appeared as 70-Across in the NYT Crossword on Monday, December 29, 2025. The answer has 5 letters.
Answer · 5 lettersSeen 3 times
SADLYLetters5
Starts withS
Ends withY
Vowels1
Other possible answers
| Answer | Letters | Seen |
|---|---|---|
| SIGH | 4 | 1 of 3 |
| SADLY | 5 | 1 of 3 |
| AHME | 4 | 1 of 3 |
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About this clue
The clue “"Alas ..."” ran in the NYT Crossword on December 29, 2025 as 70-Across. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with S and ends with Y, with only 1 vowel, so think abbreviations or consonant clusters.
See every answer from the puzzle on the NYT Crossword page for December 29, 2025, or learn how clues like this work in our guide to crossword clue types.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “"Alas ..."” clue?+
The answer is SADLY (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of December 29, 2025.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 3 times in the NYT Crossword, most recently on December 29, 2025.
How do I find other NYT Crossword answers?+
Open the full list of answers for December 29, 2025, or browse every date on the NYT Crossword hub.