The term DEAR ME! is an expression of surprise, dismay, or disbelief. The crossword solutions ALAS (4 letters), LORDY (5 letters), ALACK (5 letters), EGAD (4 letters), MYMY (4 letters), OHMY (4 letters), OHNO (4 letters), OHGOD (5 letters), MYWORD (6 letters), and HEAVENS (7 letters) are all exclamations of surprise, dismay, or disbelief. They are often used to express shock, dismay, or disbelief in response to something unexpected or unpleasant.