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noun • remorse for your past conduct | ||||||||
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noun • a feeling of deep regret (usually for some misdeed) | ||||||||
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noun • the state of having committed an offense • remorse caused by feeling responsible for some offense | ||||||||
Contrition Crossword Clue
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PENITENCE which was last seen in the The Guardian Quick crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
PENITENCE
Updated: November 3, 2023
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| New York Times Mini14 Sep 2019 | Down 5 | |
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