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Was sorry about the rude noise (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

rued

'was sorry about' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)

'the rude noise' is the wordplay.
'noise' indicates a 'sounds like' (homophone) clue.
'rude' is a homophone of 'RUED'.

(Other definitions for rued that I've seen before include "was remorseful" , "Was contrite about" , "'Regretted, repented (4)'" , "Was sorry" , "Bitterly regretted" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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