The Clue
"Ah, 'twas not to be" (4 letter answer)
The Answer
ALAS
Tags
Notes
The answer ALAS is very common and appears about once every 28 puzzles.
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Definition
ALA as a noun:
1. a flat wing-shaped process or winglike part of an organism; "the alae of the nose"; "the alae of a maple seed"; "the flat petals of a pea blossom are alae"
2. a wing of an insect
ALAS as an adverb:
1. (unfortunately, unluckily, regrettably, alas) = by bad luck; "unfortunately it rained all day"; "alas, I cannot stay"