The three days preceding Ash Wednesday, when confessions were made in preparation for Lent (10)
I believe the answer is:
shrovetide
(Other definitions for shrovetide that I've seen before include "winter days" , "period before Lent" , "Three days preceding Ash Wednesday" .)
I've seen this clue in The Independent.
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