Crossword answer
ALACK
5 letters · Used for 5 different clues · 6 appearances · Last seen The Guardian, August 18, 2026
Letter pattern
ALACK
Clues that lead to ALACK
Most recent firstClueLettersPuzzleLast seen
___ and alas (5)5The GuardianAug 18, 2026
Alas and ___ (5)5The GuardianJul 3, 2026
A chess player sacrificing Bishop, sadly5The IndependentFeb 6, 2026
It’s sad for Romeo, a knave Juliet’s left5The IndependentJun 17, 2025
A deficiency, I'm sorry to say5Evening StandardDec 27, 2024
About ALACK in crosswords
ALACK is a 5-letter answer that has appeared 6 times in our database across 5 different clues. It was most recently the answer to “___ and alas (5)” in the The Guardian crossword on August 18, 2026.
Other 5-letter answers
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SPREEWild time
INPENLike most autographs
NOISEInterference from snoop gathering a bit of intelligence
SCOOPTesco operative hiding bag (5)
FAINTHard to see
WOWIE"Holy guacamole!"
BARREWhat a ballerina may grip (5)
BALSAWood commonly used for building model airplanes
VITALNecessary quarter-pint in a bottle
LEASECar dealer's offering
TIGERDaniel ___ (children's TV character)
IDIOTDummy
TENETPrinciple
Every appearance of ALACK (6)
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Aug 18, 2026
___ and alas (5) · The Guardian · 6 Across
Jul 3, 2026
Alas and ___ (5) · The Guardian · 2 Down
Feb 6, 2026
A chess player sacrificing Bishop, sadly · The Independent · 27 Across
Jun 17, 2025
It’s sad for Romeo, a knave Juliet’s left · The Independent · 26 Down
Dec 27, 2024
A deficiency, I'm sorry to say · Evening Standard · 41 Across
Jan 10, 2020
A deficiency, I’m sorry to say · Evening Standard · 41 Across