Last seen in:
- The Guardian - Quick crossword No 16,744 - Jan 5 2024
- The Times - Concise - Times Concise No 9293
- The Washington Post - Jan 18 2021
- L.A. Times Daily - Jan 18 2021
- Wall Street Journal - Jun 1 2019 - Get the Picture
- Newsday.com - Nov 16 2014
- L.A. Times Daily - Aug 11 2013
- Thinks.com - May 21 2010
- Newsday.com - Apr 12 2010
- Thinks.com - May 21 2008
Related Clues:
- "Sorry to say ... "
- 'Sorry to say ... '
- Cunning clothes commercial, alas
- Sortie requires 500, not 50, in the centre, alas
- 'I regret to inform you...'
- 'To my dismay . . .'
- 'It's unfortunate, but ...'
- Unfortunately, promotion is obtained by cunning
- Unfortunately tricky plug parts
- Loaded with regret
- Unfortunately sneaky about commercial
- 'Alas ... '
- 'I'm afraid to say ...'
- With a long face
- “Sorry to say...”