What does the cryptic crossword clue "Alternative to a 'sorry' which penitent might say? (6)" mean?

The definition is "which penitent might say?". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of ASORRY ("a 'sorry'") [anagram: "Alternative"] = ROSARY; definition: "which penitent might say?" The answer is ROSARY.

Alternative to a 'sorry' which penitent might say? (6)

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