“"Alas, it is true"” crossword clue
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••••••••SADLYYES
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.SADLYYES is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “"Alas, it is true"”. It was last seen in the puzzle of August 31, 2025, where it runs at 89 Down and fills 8 squares. It crosses 8 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
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More clues from this puzzle
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