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1 | 99% | 6 | Exact Match! | |
2 | 30% | 8 | Idiot breaking rule put in new post | |
3 | 27% | 12 | With 105-Across, "What walks on four dino legs in the morning, four dino legs at noon and four dino legs in the evening?" and other riddles? | |
Sheepish Four Regularly Breaking New Rule Crossword Clue
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We think the answer is "RUEFUL" which means:
- adjective satellite
- • Feeling or expressing pain or sorrow for sins or offenses adjective
- • Causing, feeling, or expressing regret or sorrow, especially in a wry or humorous way.
- • Inspiring pity or compassion.
- • Bad; woeful; deplorable.
An example sentence would be:
- • "He gave a rueful smile as he realized his mistake."
- • "She wore a rueful expression after hearing the bad news."
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The Guardian Cryptic26 Jun 2019 | Down 4 | |
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