Word expressing woe (4)

I believe the answer is:

alas

(Other definitions for alas that I've seen before include "Expression of grief/pity" , "Interjection of sorrow" , "I'm sorry to say" , "Sad to say!" , "Sad expression" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.

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