Tragic (4)
'tragic' is the definition.
(similar in meaning)
This is the entire clue.
(Other definitions for sad that I've seen before include "Unhappy or melancholy" , "Downcast" , "Gloomy" , "Effect of winter darkness" , "Doleful" .)
(Other definitions for alas that I've seen before include "Cry of grief" , "Expression of grief or misfortune" , "-- and alack!" , "More's the pity" , "Unhappily" .)
'tragic' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)
This is the entire clue.
(Other definitions for dire that I've seen before include "Desperate; dreadful" , "Really dreadful - ride on" , "Nearly hopeless" , "Terrible; urgent" , "to speak (13) [FRENCH]" .)