The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word PENITENT which also is the latest solution we found used in New York Times in 1971.
Showing sorrow crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| PENITENT | 100 % | 8 |
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Showing sorrow
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- dolorous
- penitent
- tearful
- lachrymose
- weeping
- dolourous
- repentant
- grievous
- sad
- aad
- plaintive
- rueful
Crossword Answer definitions
PENITENT noun- One who repents of sin; one sorrowful on account of his or her transgressions.
- One under church censure, but admitted to penance; one undergoing penance.
- One under the direction of a confessor.
- Feeling pain or sorrow on account of one's sins or offenses; feeling sincere guilt.
- Doing penance.
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