One magpie for ..., two for joy (6)

I believe the answer is:

sorrow

(Other definitions for sorrow that I've seen before include "Deep sadness" , "Sadness,regret" , "Misery" , "'Distress, sadness (6)'" , "'One magpie for ..., two for joy (6)'" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Times.

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