“That’s a real shame” NYT Crossword Clue
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NYT Crossword December 17 2025 Answers
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The most common and recent 4-letter answer for ""That's a real shame"" is ALAS.
The word 'alas' is an expression used to convey sorrow or regret, often in response to unfortunate news or events, making it synonymous with the phrase 'that's a real shame.'
This clue was last seen in the NYT Crossword on December 17, 2025.
Alas is an exclamation used to express sorrow, regret, or disappointment.
"Ah, so it goes", "'Tis a real letdown ...", "___, poor Yorick! I knew him, Horatio", Lead-in to "poor Yorick!", “Sadly...”
The answer to “”That’s a real shame”” in the New York Times puzzle December 17 2025 is ALAS. Quite straight and simple! Complete your daily NYT Mini challenge with this solution.
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