What is the answer to ""Sorry to say...""?

The most common answer is SADLY. However, there is 1 possible answer to this clue.

How many letters does the answer have?

The answer SADLY has 5 letters.

When was this clue last used?

This clue was most recently seen in 2023.

How difficult is this clue?

We rate this clue as Easy difficulty.

“Sorry to say…” Crossword Clue Answer

Can't figure out "Sorry to say..."? The Wall Street Journal crossword from October 4, 2025 used this clue. Answer: 5 letters.

"Sorry to say..." Crossword Answer

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"Sorry to say..." Crossword Clue FAQ

What is the 5-letter answer to ""Sorry to say..."" crossword clue?

The answer to the ""Sorry to say..."" crossword clue is SADLY. This answer contains 5 letters and was confirmed in the Wall Street Journal puzzle.

Which crossword used ""Sorry to say..."" clue?

This crossword clue most recently appeared in the Wall Street Journal puzzle on October 4, 2025. Daily crossword puzzles often reuse popular clues, so this clue may appear again in future puzzles from the same publication or others.

What is the meaning of SADLY?

The word SADLY means: in an unfortunate way. This definition provides context for why it fits the crossword clue ""Sorry to say..."".