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Contrite With Regrets Crossword Clue

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We've checked our database and believe the answer is RUEFUL which was last seen in the The Guardian Speedy crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is: RUEFUL

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199%6Exact Match!
228%14With a contrite attitude
328%10With a contrite heart

About This Clues Answer

We think the answer is "RUEFUL" which means:

    adjective satellite
  • • Feeling or expressing pain or sorrow for sins or offenses
  • adjective
  • • Causing, feeling, or expressing regret or sorrow, especially in a wry or humorous way.
  • • Inspiring pity or compassion.
  • • Bad; woeful; deplorable.

An example sentence would be:

  • • "He gave a rueful smile as he realized his mistake."
  • • "She wore a rueful expression after hearing the bad news."

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