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The Clue
Something often owed (7 letter answer)
The Answer
APOLOGY
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Notes
The answer APOLOGY is rarely seen, appearing only about once every 2100 puzzles.
Related Clues
Excuse, sometimes
Expression of regret
Fight stopper
"My bad," for one
"Mea culpa," at times
Quarrel stopper, maybe
Definition
APOLOGY as a noun:
1. an expression of regret at having caused trouble for someone; "he wrote a letter of apology to the hostess"
2. (apology, apologia) = a formal written defense of something you believe in strongly
3. (apology, excuse) = a poor example; "it was an apology for a meal"; "a poor excuse for an automobile"