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Unfortunately raised in Crossalaght (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

alas

'unfortunately' is the definition.
('alas' is used to express regret)

'raised in crossalaght' is the wordplay.
'raised' says the letters should be written backwards (going up in a down clue).
'in' indicates a hidden word.
'sala' can be found hidden inside 'crossalaght'.
'sala' written backwards gives 'ALAS'.

(Other definitions for alas that I've seen before include "Proper, respectable" , "I'm sorry to say" , "Cry of regret" , "Expression of regret" , "Regrettably, unfortunately" .)

I've seen this clue in The Sun.
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