"Alas" Crossword Clue

Last Seen in:

Here is the answer for the crossword clue Alas last seen in Telegraph Plusword puzzle. We have found 41 possible answers for this clue in our database. Among them, one solution stands out with a 98% match which has a length of 5 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is SADLY.

Today's Mini Crossword

Like NYT Mini, but free. Forever. No playwall.

See results below advertisement

Crossword Answer For Alas:

You can click on thetiles to reveal letter by letter before uncovering the full solution.

advertisement

24 Potential Answers:

AnswerLengthSourceDate
SADLY Alas (5) The Telegraph Plusword May 26, 2026
SADTOSAY "Alas ..." (8) Eugene Sheffer May 18, 2026
SIGH [Alas!] (4) New York Times Apr 14, 2026
THATSSAD "Alas..." (8) Newsday Aug 16, 2025
OHDEAR Alas! (6) The Times Concise Jul 5, 2025
AHME "Alas …" (4) New York Times Mar 30, 2025
WOE Alas (3) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Feb 20, 2025
UNFORTUNATELY Alas (13) (13) The Guardian Quick Dec 11, 2024
ITSSAD "Alas..." (6) Newsday Sep 7, 2024
EHEU Alas ... (4) The Times O Tempora Aug 17, 2024

17 Similar Clues:

RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
31% ALACK "Alas and __!" (5) LA Times Daily Dec 18, 2025
31% TWAS "Alas, -- not to be" (4) Premier Sunday Jun 22, 2025
31% MODE Ala ____ (4)
31% SADLYNO “Alas, it’s not to be” (7) Wall Street Journal Oct 27, 2020
31% WING Ala (4)
26% SADTO "It's ___ say but ..." ("Alas") (5)
26% IFEARSO "Alas, it's true" (7) Universal Dec 10, 2022
26% SOUTHERNSEAPORT Mobile, Ala. (15)
26% WOEIS "___ me!" ("Alas!") (5)
26% SIGHER "Alas" utterer (6)

Last appeared together with the following clues in Telegraph Plusword puzzle

"Alas" Crossword Clue
Stay up-to-date with our updates!
Explore your favorite daily puzzles and get quick tips, find missing answers to complete your crossword.
CW alt logo

Fresh Clues From Recent Puzzles

Your Crossword Clues FAQ Guide

"Alas!" is an expression of sorrow or regret. In this case, the answer "AHME" is a poetic variation of "alas" often used in literature or old-fashioned writing. It adds a touch of drama or emotion to the expression.