"Sorry, but ... " (4)

I believe the answer is:

alas

(Other definitions for alas that I've seen before include "Regretfully!" , "Expression of grief/pity" , "express regret thus" , "I'm sorry to say" , "More's the pity" .)

I've seen this clue in the LA Times.

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