That's Rough is an expression used to express sympathy or empathy for someone who is going through a difficult time. The crossword solutions for this term are ALAS (4 letters), PITY (4 letters), and AWGEE (5 letters). ALAS is an interjection used to express sorrow, regret, or grief. PITY is a feeling of sorrow or sympathy for someone else's misfortune. AWGEE is an informal way of expressing sympathy or empathy.