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"It pains me to say ..."

Last seen in Universal Crossword September 22, 2025 Answers

Wondering what the answer to ""It pains me to say ..."" is? This crossword clue appeared in Universal Crossword on September 22, 2025. We searched through our archive of crossword solutions and identified 182 possible answers. ALAS (4 letters) ranks first with a 99% confidence score, making it our strongest recommendation.

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182 Other Potential Answers

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ALAS
"It pains me to say ..."
Universal Crossword · Sep 22, 2025
8%
SURESURE
"Anything you say"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 26, 2026
8%
DENY
Say "It wasn't me," say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 25, 2026
8%
SCOUT
Single ant, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 25, 2026
8%
SLID
Tried to get home, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 24, 2026
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SKI
Slalom, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 23, 2026
8%
LICENSED
Officially permitted to drive, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 21, 2026
8%
SAILED
Competed in the Figawi, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 20, 2026
8%
DESI
Emigre from Kerala, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 19, 2026
8%
SWEEP
Clear the cobwebs, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 18, 2026
8%
ABET
Provide a fake alibi for, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 17, 2026
8%
ABETS
Helps with a job, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 13, 2026
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RINSED
Ran the hose over, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 13, 2026
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RAISE
Put in more chips, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 11, 2026
8%
HITRECORD
Start filming, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 10, 2026
8%
ERRS
Drops a fly ball, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 8, 2026
8%
GAMIFY
Turn into a competition, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 5, 2026
8%
CODE
Work with Python, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 5, 2026
8%
ICY
In need of salt, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 4, 2026
8%
ONTOE
Pirouetting, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 4, 2026
8%
BALE
Hayride seat, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 2, 2026
8%
ACHE
Need ibuprofen, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 1, 2026
8%
REALIGNS
Neatens up text boxes, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 31, 2026
8%
PANSEARED
With a crispy crust, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 29, 2026
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REPAVE
Fix a lot, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 29, 2026
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ATE
Did brunch, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 29, 2026
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PAID
Took care of, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 21, 2026
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DYE
Get the gray out, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 21, 2026
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BREAKSCHARACTER
Laughs during an "SNL" appearance, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 19, 2026
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OPED
Tirade in the Times, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 19, 2026
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ASEA
On a trawler, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 18, 2026
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LOSE
Concede a golden goal, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 16, 2026
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EATEN
All finished, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 13, 2026
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INTOW
Along for the ride, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 13, 2026
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LETSGETROLLING
Call for action, or what one might say before using the ends of 20-, 33-, and 43-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 10, 2026
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LIAR
"Nothing you say is true!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 9, 2026
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IREPEAT
"Let me say it again ... "
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 5, 2026
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ELSE
"What __ can I say?"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 3, 2026
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EXPAT
Kiwi in Kyoto, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 26, 2026
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RIDER
One subject to a height requirement, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 24, 2026
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AIRBUD
"Ain't no rule say the dog can't play basketball" film
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 24, 2026
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RELO
Move for one's co., say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 21, 2026
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AIL
Need a sick day, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 19, 2026
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PRINT
Put pen to paper, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 19, 2026
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PASSING
In the left lane, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 19, 2026
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INASLUMP
Struggling at bat, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 13, 2026
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PELT
Whack with snowballs, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 3, 2026
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PRIED
Asked too many questions, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 3, 2026
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HOSTING
In charge of Thanksgiving dinner, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 1, 2026
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ENRICH
Make more nutritious, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 30, 2026
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SLAY
Crush it on the runway, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 28, 2026
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NUTLIKE
Reminiscent of an almond's flavor, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 25, 2026
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CENSOR
Replace with a grawlix, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 24, 2026
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OMEN
A bird flying into the house, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 23, 2026
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EATSLATE
Dines after 10, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 21, 2026
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ETAILER
Shop online, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 21, 2026
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STEAL
Take third, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 20, 2026
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SOFT
Out of shape, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 18, 2026
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PAUSEFOREFFECT
Stop mid-story to add suspense, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 16, 2026
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FINED
Penalized for littering, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 16, 2026
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PLANTSIT
Watch a friend's monstera, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 14, 2026
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TOREUP
Made unreadable, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 13, 2026
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DJED
Worked a wedding reception, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 11, 2026
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BENDS
Shapes into a wreath, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 6, 2026
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AUSSIE
One who may say "G'day"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 4, 2026
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UNDELETE
Restore from the trash, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 2, 2026
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PLANTSITTER
Friend who maintains one's watering schedule, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 1, 2026
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GNAR
Shred the __: crush a black diamond run, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 27, 2026
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NAMESNAMES
Rats out one's co-conspirators, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 25, 2026
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BASE
Clear nail polish, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 24, 2026
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ATEIN
Used Grubhub, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 20, 2026
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DJING
Working a dance party, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 20, 2026
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SPOSE
Slangy "Let's say ... "
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 18, 2026
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FRET
Sweat the small stuff, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 17, 2026
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MONTH
May, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 14, 2026
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LOST
Got the highest score in golf, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 13, 2026
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PRAY
Say grace, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 10, 2026
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FAR
Not walkable, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 7, 2026
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OKAY
Not great, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 7, 2026
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CALLITEVEN
"I say we're square now"
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 6, 2026
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HIKED
Walked in the woods, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 5, 2026
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NARROWLEAD
One-point advantage, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 5, 2026
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UNTO
"And I say __ you ... "
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 5, 2026
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RATE
Put on a scale, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 2, 2026
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BAKED
Made cookies, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 27, 2026
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HANDSFREE
Voice-activated, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 25, 2026
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SADLY
"I hate to say it ... "
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 25, 2026
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BLEW
Made bubbles, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 22, 2026
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ONARUN
Putting in some miles, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 19, 2026
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SEESALL
Has a panoramic view, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 19, 2026
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EARLY
At 4 a.m., say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 19, 2026
8%
RESELLS
Lists on Poshmark, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 18, 2026
8%
THEATERKID
Minor character in a musical, say?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 18, 2026
8%
MUG
Cup that might say "Don't mocha me laugh"
Universal Crossword · Apr 17, 2026
8%
RSVP
Say "I'll be there," say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 17, 2026
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ERR
Miss a cue, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 16, 2026
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SEW
Attach a patch, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 16, 2026
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ACHY
Sore after a run, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 15, 2026
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RESUBMITS
Uploads again, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 15, 2026
8%
VARIETYACT
Magic or ventriloquism performance, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 13, 2026
8%
TOLDALIE
Failed a polygraph, say
Universal Crossword · Apr 13, 2026
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HITSEND
Click a paper airplane icon, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 12, 2026
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SENTBEING
*Conscious robot, some say (... letter three)
Universal Crossword · Apr 10, 2026
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FAST
Observe Ramadan, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 10, 2026
8%
LOOSER
Having more wiggle room, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 9, 2026
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ELECT
Put in a seat, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 9, 2026
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ASK
Pop the question, say
Universal Crossword · Apr 6, 2026
8%
TRAYNOVEL
"Naked Lunch" in a lunchroom, say?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 5, 2026
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TRIMS
Takes a little off the top, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 2, 2026
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WITTY
Good at banter, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 2, 2026
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VOTE
Show of hands, say
Universal Crossword · Apr 1, 2026
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NERD
Serious sci-fi fan, say
Universal Crossword · Apr 1, 2026
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ERRED
Made a 43-Down, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 1, 2026
8%
EMCEE
One making introductions, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 31, 2026
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ONLOAN
Not in the library, say
Universal Crossword · Mar 31, 2026
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COOLS
Approaches room temperature, say
Universal Crossword · Mar 30, 2026
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ICESKATE
Go around the rink, say
Universal Crossword · Mar 29, 2026
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IMINTHEZONE
What to say if you're on fire? (In this answer, note letters 2-5)
Universal Crossword · Mar 26, 2026
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SLABS
Hearty helpings of sheet cake, say
Universal Crossword · Mar 23, 2026
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DYES
Turns red, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 22, 2026
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RHYME
Run for fun, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 19, 2026
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WONSILVER
Took second, say
Universal Crossword · Mar 19, 2026
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ONHOLD
Waiting for a representative, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 18, 2026
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CATER
Provide hors d'oeuvres, say
Universal Crossword · Mar 16, 2026
8%
HEATSEAL
Make airtight using thermoplastics, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 15, 2026
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PAGAN
Pantheistic worshipper, say
Universal Crossword · Mar 13, 2026
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IGOTTHATDOGINME
Words affirming one's grit ... or what 20-, 25- or 48-Across might say
Universal Crossword · Mar 13, 2026
8%
EMEET
Collaborate on Microsoft Teams, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 13, 2026
8%
VET
Confirm the credentials of, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 13, 2026
8%
IMED
Chatted on Slack, say
Universal Crossword · Mar 12, 2026
8%
HURT
Offended, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 11, 2026
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PDA
Kissing on the kiss cam, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 9, 2026
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FOALED
Gave birth to a colt, say
Universal Crossword · Mar 8, 2026
8%
DOSE
Daily tablet, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 8, 2026
8%
BAKE
Make clafoutis, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 8, 2026
8%
ONSET
Ready to film, say
Universal Crossword · Mar 7, 2026
8%
UHHUH
"If you say so"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 6, 2026
8%
TEETHES
Acquires canines, say
Universal Crossword · Mar 5, 2026
8%
BINGEWATCH
*Get through a whole season in one sitting, say (... the first letter and the last 4 letters)
Universal Crossword · Mar 5, 2026
8%
SLIME
Green goo, say
Universal Crossword · Mar 3, 2026
8%
ETCH
Engrave a name on a trophy, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 2, 2026
8%
OUTEAT
Consume more hot dogs than, say
Universal Crossword · Mar 1, 2026
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SLIPS
Stumbles on a banana peel, say
Universal Crossword · Feb 25, 2026
8%
GARGLED
Used some Listerine, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 23, 2026
8%
RIDESHARE
Get a Lyft, say
Universal Crossword · Feb 22, 2026
8%
STRESSCLEAN
Relieve tension through tidying, say
Universal Crossword · Feb 22, 2026
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REDOS
Shots after whiffs, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 21, 2026
8%
ASSENT
Nod, say
Universal Crossword · Feb 20, 2026
8%
FACED
Stood up to, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 19, 2026
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AMI
"Who ___ to say?"
Universal Crossword · Feb 17, 2026
8%
PREP
Peel or pare, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 16, 2026
8%
SORE
Achy after exercise, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 16, 2026
8%
MAKEASPLASH
Do a cannonball, say
Universal Crossword · Feb 16, 2026
8%
MAKESAMOVE
Asks a crush out on a date, say
Universal Crossword · Feb 14, 2026
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HID
Got under the bed, say
Universal Crossword · Feb 14, 2026
8%
ATEATON
Carbo-loaded, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 14, 2026
8%
TATTOO
Your partner's name on your arm, say
Universal Crossword · Feb 12, 2026
8%
CHEWGUM
Have some Extra, say
Universal Crossword · Feb 11, 2026
8%
FLIES
Soars, say
Universal Crossword · Feb 10, 2026
8%
SOUNDSRIGHTTOME
"I think that's correct," or what one may say about the ends of 17-, 28-, and 50-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 9, 2026
8%
THESTARSALIGNED
"The elements of Syria's flag came together perfectly! I'd say ___"
Universal Crossword · Feb 9, 2026
8%
IDLED
Played solitaire at work, say
Universal Crossword · Feb 9, 2026
8%
MOBILEORDER
Get drinks on tap, say?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 7, 2026
8%
STOLENCAR
Rogue Rogue, say?
Universal Crossword · Feb 7, 2026
8%
TEAMMORALE
Magic spirit, say?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 7, 2026
8%
SNOGS
Smooches in a lorry, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 7, 2026
8%
CHEAT
Look at a classmate's paper, say
Universal Crossword · Feb 6, 2026
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SLEEPIN
Capitalize on a day off, say
Universal Crossword · Feb 1, 2026
8%
CRAM
Pull an all-nighter, say
Universal Crossword · Feb 1, 2026
8%
RESETS
Unplugs and plugs back in, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 1, 2026
8%
HEARMEOUT
"Just listen to what I have to say," and a hint to a sound you must ignore when reading each starred clue's answer
Universal Crossword · Jan 30, 2026
1%
SHERA
Superhero who says, "For the honor of Grayskull!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 23, 2026
1%
DITTOMARK
Reply when Mr. Hamill says, "May the Force be with you"?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 13, 2026
1%
NEWSPAPERCOLUMNS
Editorial essays, or what 3-, 8-, 13-, 48-, and 56-Down are
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 28, 2026
1%
ADAGES
Wise sayings
Universal Crossword · Apr 17, 2026
1%
JOAN
"Slouching Towards Bethlehem" essayist Didion
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 8, 2026
1%
POLLYHOLLIDAY
Actress known for saying "Kiss my grits!" on the sitcom "Alice"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 23, 2026
1%
INA
Garten who says "store-bought is fine" in her recipe videos
Universal Crossword · Mar 22, 2026
1%
CAL
"Titanic" character who says, "I put the diamond in the coat. And I put the coat on her!"
Universal Crossword · Mar 1, 2026
1%
ORES
Assayers' stuff
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 8, 2026
1%
EMERSON
"Self-Reliance" essayist
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 30, 2026
1%
ADAGE
Timeless saying
Universal Crossword · Jan 30, 2026

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many possible solutions does ""It pains me to say ..."" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 182 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is ALAS (4 letters).
What is the best answer for ""It pains me to say ...""?
The best answer for ""It pains me to say ..."" is ALAS with 4 letters. This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has ""It pains me to say ..."" been used as a crossword clue?
This clue has appeared 1 time in our database. It has been featured in Universal Crossword. It was last seen in the Universal Crossword on September 22, 2025.
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