“Cry often accompanied by a sigh” crossword clue

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.ALAS is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Cry often accompanied by a sigh”. It was last seen in the puzzle of May 3, 2026, where it runs at 27 Down and fills 4 squares. It crosses 4 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.