Acknowledge (a mistake) (5)

I believe the answer is:

admit

(Other definitions for admit that I've seen before include "Confess (to something)" , "Confess - let in" , "Usher in" , "Agree to the truth" , "Take on" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.

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