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The Clue

Soliloquy opener (4 letter answer)

The Answer

ALAS

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Notes

The answer ALAS is very common and appears about once every 28 puzzles.

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Expression of sorrow
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"Oh dear!"
"Oh, my!"
"Oh, woe!"
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"Too bad!"
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Word of rue
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Cry after failing
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To Hadrian, this was "Heu!"

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"