Is Contrite Crossword Clue

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Updated: October 11, 2023

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	99%	4		Exact Match!
	noun • European strong-scented perennial herb with grey-green bitter-tasting leaves; an irritant similar to poison ivy • leaves sometimes used for flavoring fruit or claret cup but should be used with great caution: can cause irritation like poison ivy • sadness associated with some wrong done or some disappointment • (French) a street or road in France verb • feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about
	98%	7		Exact Match!
	verb • turn away from sin or do penitence • feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about
	34%	8		Contrite
	adverb • in a manner or to a degree deserving blame or censure

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Source	#Number	Answer
New York Times18 Aug 1995	Down 36
New York Times11 Jun 1992	Across 32
New York Times25 Feb 1990	Down 90
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