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