Answer: butno

AnswerCrossword Clue
BUTNO

Follow-up to "You'd think so"

BUTNO

"You'd think so, wouldn't you?" follower

BUTNO

Segue to a surprise story ending

BUTNO
Words expressing a sad, surprising turn of events
BUTNO
Thanks-thanks link
BUTNOThanks-thanks connector
BUTNO"Alas, it wasn't to be!"
BUTNO"Close, ... cigar"
BUTNOBelushi catch phrase
BUTNOJohn Belushi catchphrase