Crossword clue
“"Sorry to say . . ."”
This clue appeared as 51-Across in the USA Today Crossword on Friday, October 9, 2026. The answer has 4 letters.
Answer · 4 lettersSeen 2 times
ALASLetters4
Starts withA
Ends withS
Vowels2
Other possible answers
| Answer | Letters | Seen |
|---|---|---|
| ALAS | 4 | 1 of 2 |
| SADLY | 5 | 1 of 2 |
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About this clue
The clue “"Sorry to say . . ."” ran in the USA Today Crossword on October 9, 2026 as 51-Across. Its answer is a 4-letter word that starts with A and ends with S.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “"Sorry to say . . ."” clue?+
The answer is ALAS (4 letters), from the USA Today Crossword of October 9, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 2 times in the USA Today Crossword, most recently on October 9, 2026.
How do I find other USA Today Crossword answers?+
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