Penance Crossword Clue

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We've checked our database and believe the answer is ATONEMENT which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is: ATONEMENT

Updated: October 11, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood

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1	97%	9		Exact Match!
2	90%	6		Reparations
3	90%	12		Payment for services rendered

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We think the answer is "ATONEMENT" which means:

noun

• Compensation for a wrong
• The act of atoning for sin or wrongdoing (especially appeasing a deity)

An example sentence would be:

• "He offered a sincere apology as his atonement for his past mistakes."
• "The criminal was sentenced to serve time in prison as a form of atonement."

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New York Times31 May 2020	Down 81
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