Contrition
Crossword Clue and Answers

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This clue in was most recently seen in the wild in Evening Standard Quick Crossword.

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Publications

  • Evening Standard Quick Crossword - Thursday, 20 May 2021
  • The Sun Cryptic - Monday, 19 Apr 2021
  • The Sun Cryptic - Monday, 11 Jan 2021
  • The Sun Cryptic - Tuesday, 8 Dec 2020
  • The New York Times Mini - Saturday, 14 Sep 2019

Crossword Answers

6 letters

REGRET
Sadness associated with some wrong done or some disappointment; "he drank to drown his sorrows"; "he wrote a note expressing his regret"; "to his rue, the error cost him the game"

7 letters

REMORSE
A feeling of deep regret (usually for some misdeed)

9 letters

PENITENCE
Remorse for your past conduct

ATTRITION
The act of rubbing together; wearing something down by friction

10 letters

REPENTANCE
Remorse for your past conduct

12 letters

CONTRITENESS
Sorrow for sin arising from fear of damnation