“I hate to say it, but ...” Crossword Clue

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“I hate to say it, but ...” Crossword Answer

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(adverb)
1. by bad luck

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

HATE (noun)
1. the emotion of intense dislike; a feeling of dislike so strong that it demands action
HATE (verb)
1. dislike intensely; feel antipathy or aversion towards
SAY (verb)
1. have or contain a certain wording or form
2. give instructions to or direct somebody to do something with authority
SAY (noun)
1. the chance to speak

Hint 3: Anagram

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