Feeling of deep guilt for wrongdoing (7)

I believe the answer is:

remorse

(Other definitions for remorse that I've seen before include "Sorrow for sin or wrong-doing" , "Sorrow for wrongs committed" , "Pangs of conscience" , "Regret for wrong" , "Guilt for a wrong deed" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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