| Answer | Crossword Clue |
|---|---|
| SADTOSAY | Lead-in for a bit of bad news |
| IFEAR | Lead-in to a bit of bad news |
| ALAS | Bad-news lead-in |
| ALAS | Lead-in to bad news |
| IFEAR | Lead-in to bad news |
| IFEAR | Start of a bit of bad news |
| ALAS | Preceder of a bit of bad news |
| IFEAR | Start to a bit of bad news |
| IFEAR | Starting part of a bit of bad news |
