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Perhaps cook the egg again after rector admitted blame (8)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

reproach

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'blame' is the definition.
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(Other definitions for reproach that I've seen before include "Chide" , "Berate" , "Upbraid, rebuke" , "carpet" , "Admonition" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.
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