Crossword Genius

Regret having broken mantle (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

lament

'regret' is the definition.
(synonyms)

'broken mantle' is the wordplay.
'broken' is an anagram indicator.
'mantle' anagrammed gives 'LAMENT'.

'having' acts as a link.

(Other definitions for lament that I've seen before include "Mourn, grieve for" , "Complain" , "Song of sorrow" , "complaint" , "requiem" .)

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