"That's a real shame" Crossword Clue

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"That's a real shame" Crossword Answer

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(adverb)
1. by bad luck

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

SHAME (noun)
1. a state of dishonor
2. an unfortunate development
SHAME (verb)
1. bring shame or dishonor upon
2. cause to be ashamed
REAL (adjective)
1. being or reflecting the essential or genuine character of something
2. capable of being treated as fact
REAL (adverb)
1. used as intensifiers; `real’ is sometimes used informally for `really’; `rattling’ is informal
REAL (noun)
1. any rational or irrational number
2. an old small silver Spanish coin

Hint 3: Anagram

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