Sorry for one’s sins (8)

I believe the answer is:

penitent

(Other definitions for penitent that I've seen before include "Showing regret" , "Teen pint (anag.)" , "Feeling remorse" , "Sorry for sin" , "Contrite, regretful" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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