"It wasn't to be" (4)

I believe the answer is:

alas

(Other definitions for alas that I've seen before include "Regrettably, unfortunately" , "By bad luck" , "Expression of grief/pity" , "Proper, respectable" , "Woeful expression" .)

I've seen this clue in the USA Today.

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