Help Please

[LilaBel]

A piece of work in a tragedy .A ?A?

[fiction-factory]

alas?

[Neveracrossword]

I'm sure this was answered earlier in the week, something thematic. Maybe if you gave more information - name of the paper, details of the crossword.

[Mamyalynne]

A Man

[fiction-factory]

Is the first A definitely right as I have another suggestion?

[Mamyalynne]

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/What_a_piece_of_work_is_a_man

[fiction-factory]

Okay iw a son wrong track. I haven't parsed it yet though

[Neveracrossword]

Thanks, Mamya. Was I imagining the thematic element? I glance at so many crossword questions, I don't retain all the details!

[Neveracrossword]

Thanks for that, Mamya.

[LilaBel]

It is the Herald Prize Hogmanay crossword 96 across 1, 3

[fiction-factory]

Okay seen yours now thanks Mamyalynne

[Mamyalynne]

Glad I could help.