Penitent person Crossword Clue

Last seen in: Wall Street Journal · 2026-10-24

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(noun)

  1. (Roman Catholic Church) a person who repents for wrongdoing (a Roman Catholic may be admitted to penance under the direction of a confessor)

(adjective)

  1. feeling or expressing remorse for misdeeds

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    Penitent person (6)

    Wall Street Journal · Oct 24, 2026

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