The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word HAIRSHIRT , but the solution may also be ASHES which is one of the most recent solution (2002 in LA Times).
Symbol of penitence crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| HAIRSHIRT | 40 % | 9 |
| ASHES | 40 % | 5 |
| SACKCLOTH | 20 % | 9 |
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Symbol of penitence
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- sackcloth
- sin
- rue
- metanoia
- penance
- penitential
- sacrifice
- atone
- knock
- regret
- regrets
- regretting
Crossword Answer definitions
HAIRSHIRT noun- A shirt made of haircloth; a cilice; especially one worn by ascetics or the penitent
- A state of penitence and humility.
- Advocating or adopting a relatively ascetic lifestyle, especially for environmentalist reasons.
More crossword clues leading to the same solutions
Here's a few more crossword clues - all leading to the identical solution
More clues leading to the result HAIRSHIRT
- Self-imposed punishment
- Garment worn for penance
- Symbol of penitence.
- Penitent's garb
- Souvenir from a 1968 Broadway musical?
More clues leading to the result ASHES
- Campfire fallout
- Fire leftovers
- Partner of sackcloth
- Start-of-Lent mark
- Wintertime traction aid
- "Angela's ___"
- "Angela's ___": McCourt
- Fireplace dross
- Phoenix source
- What the phoenix rose from