Cryptic crossword clue
Most apologetic as bishop, that is to say a good man 8

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word SORRIEST

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The straight part
We know that "Most apologetic" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case most apologetic = sorriest.
The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.
This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does SORRIEST mean?

SORRIEST adjective
  1. (of a person) Regretful for an action; grieved or saddened, especially by the loss of something or someone.
  2. Poor, pitifully sad or regrettable.
  3. Pathetic and inferior to the point of causing others disgust.

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