Meaning
An expression of sorrow or mourning.
Etymology
Origin: Middle English
From Middle English alacke, alagge, probably from ah + lack.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
alackadayalas
NYT Puzzle Appearances
Accepted in 13 recorded puzzles:
- 2026-03-03ABCEKLO
- 2025-12-02CLAKEDH
- 2025-10-23ABCFILK
- 2025-09-11CAGIKLN
- 2025-04-10CALEBKP
- 2025-03-14KRALOCB
- 2025-02-19AOCLEDK
- 2024-07-03CAKLORW
- 2024-05-26CAKEBIL
- 2024-05-03LAICBFK
- 2023-11-10KACDEHL
- 2023-05-08CLAKFBI
+1 earlier appearances in the archive.