“Repentant” crossword clue
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.CONTRITE is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Repentant”. It was last seen in the puzzle of July 20, 2025, where it runs at 16 Down and fills 8 squares. It crosses 8 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
Jul 20, 2025 grid16AScoundrel3 ltrs›21A"Wait for it ... finished!"7 ltrs›25APhilanthropist ___ French Gates7 ltrs›27ATipping point?12 ltrs›33AScottish regional accents5 ltrs›43A"Absolutamente!"4 ltrs›49AAirport sign carrier6 ltrs›53APlot point?10 ltrs›
Other answers for this clue
Across all puzzles we index••••••••CONTRITE8 ltrs
•••••SORRY5 ltrs
Clues repeat across publications with different fills. If your grid needs a different length, one of these usually fits.
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