Answer: afraidso

AnswerCrossword Clue
AFRAIDSO

"Unfortunately, yes"

AFRAIDSO

"Yes, sorry to say"

AFRAIDSO

"Yes, unfortunately"

AFRAIDSO
"Sorry to say it ... "
AFRAIDSO
"Alas, it's true"
AFRAIDSOExpression of regret
AFRAIDSO"Yes, alas"
AFRAIDSO"True, alas"
AFRAIDSO"Unfortunately, that's the case"
AFRAIDSO'Yes, alas'