Dire Tempo Applied To End Of Mcewans Atonement Crossword Clue

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

Updated: October 14, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood

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Rank		Letters	Answer	Clue
1	99%	10		Exact Match!
2	24%	10		Resolute criminal met dire end
3	24%	8		Sadder end in dire neglect

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We think the answer is "REDEMPTION" which means:

noun

• (theology) the act of delivering from sin or saving from evil
• Repayment of the principal amount of a debt or security at or before maturity (as when a corporation repurchases its own stock)
• The act of purchasing back something previously sold

An example sentence would be:

• "The protagonist seeks redemption for his past mistakes."
• "The prisoner's story is a powerful tale of redemption."

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Clue Last Found In...

Source	#Number	Answer
The Guardian Cryptic18 May 2011	Down 15
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