| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Contrite comment | Newsday | 09 Jun 2023 |
| Sinner's atonement words | The Washington Post | 11 Jan 2021 |
| Sinner's atonement words | LA Times Daily | 11 Jan 2021 |
| Contrite cry | Wall Street Journal | 22 Sep 2020 |
| Atoning words | ||
| Words of atonement | ||
| Words of atonement | ||
| Sorry words | ||
| Words begging forgiveness | ||
| "Forgive me" | ||
| Words of atonement |