Cryptic crossword clue
Showing remorse in Lent, ie apt to reform 11

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 11 letter word PENITENTIAL

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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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 = penitential.
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 PENITENTIAL mean?

PENITENTIAL noun
  1. A book or set of rules pertaining to the Christian sacrament of penance
PENITENTIAL adjective
  1. Pertaining to penance or penitence

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