“Sad but true” Crossword Clue

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“Sad but true” Crossword Answer

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Hint 1: Clue Definitions

TRUE (adverb)
1. as acknowledged
TRUE (verb)
1. make level, square, balanced, or concentric
TRUE (adjective)
1. accurately fitted; level
2. not pretended; sincerely felt or expressed
TRUE (noun)
1. proper alignment; the property possessed by something that is in correct or proper alignment
SAD (adjective)
1. bad; unfortunate
2. experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness

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