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Had Some Second Thoughts About Crossword Clue

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We've checked our database and believe the answer is RUED which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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199%4Exact Match!
234%4 Sign that an editor's had second thoughts?
330%3Second of second; second page; second sight

About This Clues Answer

We think the answer is "RUED" which means:

    noun
  • • European strong-scented perennial herb with grey-green bitter-tasting leaves; an irritant similar to poison ivy
  • • Leaves sometimes used for flavoring fruit or claret cup but should be used with great caution: can cause irritation like poison ivy
  • • Sadness associated with some wrong done or some disappointment
  • • (french) a street or road in france
  • verb
  • • Feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about

An example sentence would be:

  • • "He rued the day he decided to quit his job."
  • • "She rued not studying harder for the exam."

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New York Times08 Apr 2020 Down 57
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