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The Clue
With penitence (10 letter answer)
The Answer
CONTRITELY
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Notes
The answer CONTRITELY is so rare that it appears less than once every 2500 puzzles.
Definition
CONTRITELY as an adverb:
1. (ruefully, contritely, remorsefully) = in a rueful manner; "`I made a big mistake,' he said ruefully"