Crossword clue
“"It pains me to say ..."”
This clue appeared as 7-Across in the NYT Mini Crossword on Monday, November 9, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.
Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance
SADLYLetters5
Starts withS
Ends withY
Vowels1
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “"It pains me to say ..."” ran in the NYT Mini Crossword on November 9, 2026 as 7-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.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “"It pains me to say ..."” clue?+
The answer is SADLY (5 letters), from the NYT Mini Crossword of November 9, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Mini.
How do I find other NYT Mini answers?+
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