"It pains me to say ..." Crossword Clue

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"It pains me to say ..." Crossword Answer

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(adverb)
1. by bad luck

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

PAINS (noun)
1. an effortful attempt to attain a goal
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

Unscramble the letters below to solve for today's answer.
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