Regretful Crossword Clue

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Let us find the right answer for the crossword clue "Regretful" published by Evening Standard - Easy crossword puzzle.
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Understanding Today's Crossword Puzzle

The clue "Regretful" corresponds to the answer "RUEFUL" for several reasons:

1. Synonymous Meaning: "Regretful" and "RUEFUL" are closely linked in meaning as feelings of sorrow or remorse.
2. Word Structure: The word "RUEFUL" itself contains the root "rue," which means to feel regret or remorse, making it a fitting response to the clue.
3. Letter Count: Both "Regretful" and "RUEFUL" consist of 6 letters, indicating a direct correlation between the clue and the solution.
4. Common Usage: "RUEFUL" is commonly employed in crossword puzzles as the answer to clues indicating regret or sadness, establishing it as a standard term in such contexts.

Considering these factors, the choice of "RUEFUL" as the answer to the clue "Regretful" aligns with the established conventions and logic of crossword puzzle solutions.

More Answers:

• RUEFUL
• SORRY
• APOLOGETIC
• RUING
• REPENTANT
• CONTRITE
• ASHAMED

Definition of "RUEFUL"

expressing sorrow or regret, especially in a wry or humorous way

Example :

she gave a rueful grin

 The Crossword clue "Regretful" published 123 time/s & has 7 answer/s. 

Crossword	Date	Answer
Evening Standard - Easy	4 March 2024	RUEFUL
Mirror classic	14 November 2023	RUEFUL
Lovatts Universal	20 September 2023	RUEFUL
Daily Quick	7 September 2023	SORRY
Metro Quick	3 April 2023	SORRY
Evening Standard - Quick	17 January 2023	SORRY

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Crossword	Date	Answer
Daily American	17 September 2022	APOLOGETIC
The Telegraph - Quick	24 June 2022	SORRY
The Irish Independent Simple	19 October 2021	APOLOGETIC
Mirror quick	19 March 2021	RUEFUL
The Irish News Quick	27 June 2020	SORRY
The Times Concise	12 April 2020	SORRY
Wall Street Journal	26 March 2019	RUING
The Guardian Speedy	17 March 2019	RUING
Penny dell	11 July 2018	SORRY
Newsday.com	1 October 2017	SORRY
Eugene Sheffer – King Feature Syndicate	25 June 2014	SORRY
The Guardian	18 May 2011	SORRY
Irish Times Simplex	16 May 2011	RUEFUL
Thinks.com	27 September 2009	APOLOGETIC
Universal	12 May 2009	ASHAMED
L.A. Times Daily	28 February 2008	SORRY
L.A. Times Sunday	18 November 2007	SORRY