Be penitent (5)

I believe the answer is:

atone

(Other definitions for atone that I've seen before include "Make redress" , "Expiate" , "Make amends, being at one" , "Make up, compensate (for)" , "Make reparation for a misdeed" .)

I've seen this clue in the King Feature Syndicate and the Newsday.

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