Answer: ifear

AnswerCrossword Clue
IFEAR

"Alas..."

IFEAR

"Alas, it seems ... "

IFEAR

"Sorry to say..."

IFEAR
Bad-news intro
IFEAR
Pessimistic remark's opening
IFEARLead-in to bad news
IFEARApprehensive lead-in
IFEARStarting part of a bit of bad news
IFEAR"It's my concern ..."
IFEAR"Sad to say . . ."
IFEARWords of apprehension
IFEAR"Methinks," before bad news
IFEARTag of trepidation
IFEAR"... nothing but danger."
IFEAR"... the worst ..."
IFEAR"Alas ..."
IFEARStart to a bit of bad news
IFEAR"Sadly ..."
IFEAR"Here comes the bad news ..."
IFEARLead-in to a bit of bad news
IFEARStart of a bit of bad news
IFEAR.... the worst
IFEAR".. the worst"
IFEAR"Alas,..."
IFEAR"It distresses me to say..."
IFEAR"It distresses me to tell you..."
IFEARWorrier's opening words
IFEARLead-in to a letdown