It Pains Me To Say Crossword Clue — 5 Letters

One confident answer with explanation of the wordplay

Ihate

Best match

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"It pains me to say..." is a phrase used to introduce something unpleasant, equivalent to saying "I hate to admit this, but..." — the crossword fill "I HATE" (as in "I hate to say this") fits perfectly as a 5-letter answer capturing that sentiment.

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Other possible answers

SADLY"Sadly" is often used to introduce a painful admission, similar to "it pains me to say".

REGRETTo regret means to feel pain about something, but it's 6 letters — doesn't fit.

RUEMELess likely, but "rue me" relates to pain/regret.

OHNOAn exclamation of dismay, though only 4 letters — doesn't fit the pattern.

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