Feels remorse (4)

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repents

'feels remorse' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)

This is the entire clue.

(Other definitions for repents that I've seen before include "Feels sincere remorse" , "Present (anag.)" , "Feels remorse for, sin perhaps" , "Expresses sorrow for sin" , "Turns away from evil" .)

I've seen this clue in The Mirror and the Evening Standard.

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