Cryptic crossword clue
Rook with bird flu awfully sorry 9

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word REGRETFUL

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The straight part
We know that "sorry" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case sorry = regretful.
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 REGRETFUL mean?

REGRETFUL adjective
  1. Full of feelings of regret, indulging in regrets.
  2. Sorrowful about what has been lost or done.

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