"Oh, cruel fate!"

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ALAS

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POORME6New York TimesFeb 8, 2026

ALAS4New York TimesFeb 8, 2026

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The clue “"Oh, cruel fate!"” has appeared 2 times in our database with 2 different answers, so count the squares in your grid and check the crossings before you commit. Most recently it ran in the New York Times crossword on February 8, 2026, where the answer was ALAS.

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