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NYT Daily • September 1, 2025

Feels sorry about

Answer:

RUES

Hint:

Not available

Explanation:

Feels sorry about" hints at regret, and "rues" is a less common verb meaning exactly that—it’s what you do when you deeply regret something. The word might sound old-fashioned, but it fits perfectly here as a concise synonym for feeling remorse. Think of phrases like "he’ll rue the day" to picture how it’s used. No tricks or wordplay, just a straightforward definition.

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