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| 3 | 33% | 9 | A sign of repentance and contrition | |
Dismiss Ministers As A Sign Of Contrition Crossword Clue
There is 1 exact and 138 possible answers.
We've checked our database and believe the answer is
SACKCLOTH which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
SACKCLOTH
Updated: October 14, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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We think the answer is "SACKCLOTH" which means:
- noun
- • A garment made of coarse sacking; formerly worn as an indication of remorse
- • A coarse cloth resembling sacking
An example sentence would be:
- • "He wore a humble garment made of sackcloth."
- • "The mourners were dressed in black sackcloth."
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Clue Last Found In...
| Source | #Number | Answer |
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| The Guardian Cryptic05 May 2003 | Across 23 | |
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