Sorrow at having done wrong (7)

I believe the answer is:

remorse

(Other definitions for remorse that I've seen before include "Guilty conscience" , "Regret or sorrow for wrong-doing" , "Sorrow for wrong committed" , "Guilt for a wrong deed" , "Ruefulness" .)

I've seen this clue in the USA Today.

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