Quaint word of despair
LA Times Crossword clue and verified answer for Sunday, July 12, 2026.
"Quaint word of despair"
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L
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ALAS
Letter analysis
Letters
4
Vowels
2
Unique
3
Direction
Down
About this clue
The clue "Quaint word of despair" in the LA Times Crossword for Sunday, July 12, 2026 resolves to ALAS, a 4-letter answer.
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