When acting clumsily journalist is overcome by remorse (7)

From Times Cryptic 29147, 1A

1A — When acting clumsily journalist is overcome by remorse (7) — ASHAMED

  • Definition
    Definition found: 'overcome by remorse' — Feeling shame or guilt — 'overcome by remorse' is the straight definition
  • Wordplay
    Wordplay: Charade
  • Abbreviation
    Abbreviations spotted: 'journalist' → ED
  • Assembly
    AS + HAM + ED = ASHAMED

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