What does the cryptic crossword clue "Alas, report 550 cracks (5)" mean?

The definition is "Alas". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). DL (synonym="550") in SAY (synonym="report") = SADLY; definition: "Alas," The answer is SADLY.

Alas, report 550 cracks (5)

Times Cryptic #29009 | 26 Across | 2024-08-30 flower

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