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The Clue
Atoning (9 letter answer)
The Answer
EXPIATORY
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Notes
The answer EXPIATORY is so rare that it appears less than once every 2500 puzzles.
Definition
EXPIATORY as an adjective:
1. (expiatory, expiative, propitiatory) = having power to atone for or offered by way of expiation or propitiation; "expiatory (or propitiatory) sacrifice"