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Assumed To Be Penitent Crossword Clue
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We've checked our database and believe the answer is
HAIRSHIRT which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
HAIRSHIRT
Updated: October 14, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "HAIR-SHIRT" which means:
- adjective
- • Self-sacrificing or austere
An example sentence would be:
- • "He wore a hair-shirt as a symbol of his repentance."
- • "The hair-shirt was a form of self-imposed penance."
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Clue Last Found In...
| Source | #Number | Answer |
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| The Guardian Cryptic26 Apr 2004 | Across 10 | |
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