Lamenting cry (4)

I believe the answer is:

alas

(Other definitions for alas that I've seen before include "Sad to say!" , "express regret thus" , "Expression of grief/pity" , "Sadly, unfortunately" , "By bad luck" .)

I've seen this clue in The Star Tribune.

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