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ATONEMENT which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
ATONEMENT
Updated: October 14, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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We think the answer is "ATONEMENT" which means:
- noun
- • Compensation for a wrong
- • The act of atoning for sin or wrongdoing (especially appeasing a deity)
An example sentence would be:
- • "He offered a sincere apology as his atonement for his past mistakes."
- • "The criminal was sentenced to serve time in prison as a form of atonement."
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