"'Tis sad, but . . ." (4)

I believe the answer is:

alas

(Other definitions for alas that I've seen before include "Woeful expression" , "Expression of regret" , "Interjection of sorrow" , "I'm sorry to say" , "Cry of woe" .)

I've seen this clue in the USA Today.

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