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“"Sorry to hear that"”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “"Sorry to hear that"”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Wednesday, April 1, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Across · 4 letters

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Letters 4
First letter A
Last letter S
A ? ? S

A 4-letter across entry from the Wednesday puzzle

The Answer

A L A S

The answer to “"Sorry to hear that"” is ALAS

Letters 4
Direction Across
Published Apr 1, 2026

Letter analysis: the 4-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 3 of 4 positions
Vowels 2 50% of word
Consonants 2 non-vowels
First letter A starts with

The clue “"Sorry to hear that"” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Wednesday, April 1, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is ALAS — a 4-letter word that begins with A and ends with S.

This answer contains 2 vowels and 2 consonants. The Newsday Crossword is published daily by Newsday on Long Island and edited by Stan Newman, whose Saturday Stumper is widely considered one of the toughest mainstream crosswords in print.

Other clues with the answer ALAS

ALAS has been used as the answer for these Newsday Crossword clues
“"It's a shame"” Jun 15, 2026 “Lamentable comment” Jun 11, 2026 “"That's a shame!"” Jun 7, 2026 “Commiserative comment” Mar 12, 2026 “"Sad to say..."” Feb 4, 2026 “"Very sorry"” Jan 25, 2026 “"That's a shame"” Jan 7, 2026 “"That's too bad!"” Dec 23, 2025 “Inauspiciousness interjection” Dec 13, 2025 “"That's too bad"” Dec 8, 2025 “"That's a shame"” Nov 23, 2025

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Frequently asked questions about “"Sorry to hear that"”

What is the answer to “"Sorry to hear that"” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is ALAS — a 4-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Wednesday, April 1, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “"Sorry to hear that"”?

The answer ALAS contains 4 letters.

Was “"Sorry to hear that"” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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