Answer: RUEFUL
RUEFUL is a crossword puzzle answer that we have spotted 18 times.
Referring Clues:
- Really sorry
 - Penitent
 - Contrite
 - Deplorable
 - Sorry
 - Very sorry
 - Sorry about
 - Abashed
 - Abashed
 - Feeling regret
 - Repentant
 - Regret-filled
 - Despondent
 - Full of remorse
 - Lamentable
 - Sheepish
 - Filled with regret
 - Shamefaced
 
Last Seen In:
- New York Times - October 26, 2025
 - Universal - May 30, 2020
 - New York Times - September 01, 2019
 - Netword - September 29, 2018
 - King Syndicate - Premier Sunday - July 03, 2016
 - USA Today - May 05, 2015
 - Chicago Reader - April 27, 2012
 - Netword - January 03, 2012
 - King Syndicate - Premier Sunday - January 02, 2011
 - New York Times - May 30, 2010
 - USA Today - December 05, 2008
 - Universal - July 15, 2008
 - Washington Post - December 01, 2007
 - New York Times - November 27, 2007
 - King Syndicate - Thomas Joseph - August 11, 2007
 - King Syndicate - Eugene Sheffer - July 26, 2006
 - LA Times - February 13, 2006
 - LA Times - October 12, 2005
 - Washington Post - February 18, 2001
 
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