| Answer | Crossword Clue |
|---|---|
| IFEAR | Lead-in to bad news |
| ALAS | Lead-in to bad news |
| IFEAR | Lead-in to a bit of bad news |
| ALAS | Bad-news lead-in |
| SADTOSAY | Lead-in for a bit of bad news |
| ALAS | Lead-in to unfortunate news |
| GUESSWHAT | Lead-in to some surprising news |
| FELTFAINT | Reacted to bad news, in a way |
| PALES | Reacts to bad news, in a way |
