Guilt-filled (8)

I believe the answer is:

contrite

(Other definitions for contrite that I've seen before include "Wholly penitent" , "guilt-ridden" , "Repentant about nice trot" , "Repentant, remorseful" , "Feeling remorse" .)

I've seen this clue in the Newsday.

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