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Ross

I believe the answer is:

alas

(Other definitions for alas that I've seen before include "Archaic exclamation of sorrow or regret" , "-- and alack!" , "Sad expression" , "Sad to say!" , "Cry of regret" .)

I've seen this clue in the LA Times.
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