The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 10 letter word APOLOGETIC
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More clues leading to the result APOLOGETIC
- Article in verse including record in sorry state
- . Clubs supporting distressed top goalie offering explanations
- Police got a criminal showing remorse
- A car with good quote has to be withdrawn, sorry
- Sorry Australian sensitive about record
- Sorry for writing book in a lyrical style
- Sorry adult sensitive about record
- Sorry self-importance rejected in Capitol after reshuffle
- Sorry answer over record penned by creative
- Top clubs admitting game win’s sorry
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The straight part
We know that "showing remorse" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case showing remorse = apologetic.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 APOLOGETIC mean?
APOLOGETIC adjective- Having the character of apology; regretfully excusing
- Defending by words or arguments; said or written in defense.