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adjective • self-sacrificing or austere | ||||||||
| 26% | 10 | Penitent | ||||||
adjective • offering or expressing apology | ||||||||
| 26% | 12 | Penitent's destination | ||||||
noun • a booth where a priest sits to hear confessions | ||||||||
Assumed To Be Penitent Crossword Clue
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HAIRSHIRT which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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HAIRSHIRT
Updated: October 14, 2023
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| The Guardian Cryptic26 Apr 2004 | Across 10 | |
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