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Contrite Crossword Clue

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Crossword clue last updated: 09/03/2022

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Hint 1: Meaning
feeling or expressing pain or sorrow for sins or offenses
Hint 2: Synonyms
SORRY, RUING, RUEFUL
Hint 3: Best answers
SORRY, ASHAMED, RUING

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Contrite with 5 letters (2)

AnswerLetters
SORRY5
RUING5

Contrite with 6 letters (1)

AnswerLetters
RUEFUL6

Contrite with 7 letters (2)

AnswerLetters
ASHAMED7
RUTHFUL7

Contrite with 8 letters (1)

AnswerLetters
PENITENT8

Contrite with 9 letters (1)

AnswerLetters
REPENTANT9

Contrite with 10 letters (2)

AnswerLetters
APOLOGETIC10
REMORSEFUL10

Synonyms for Contrite

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What's the best solution for Contrite?

The most likely answer for the crossword clue Contrite is SORRY. Other possible answers include ASHAMED, RUING, PENITENT, RUEFUL, APOLOGETIC, REPENTANT, remorseful, ruthful.

How many solutions are there for Contrite?

We have found 9 possible answers for the crossword clue Contrite.

How do I find a solution for Contrite?

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What is another word for Contrite?

We list 3 synonyms related to Contrite. Common alternatives include RUEFUL, RUTHFUL, REMORSEFUL.

Which crosswords feature clues like Contrite?

Clues like Contrite often appear in daily crosswords from publications such as The Times Specialist, The Daily Telegraph Toughie, Daily Mail Quick, The Times Daily, The Times Quick Cryptic, among others.


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