What does the cryptic crossword clue "Charlie's urged on to be contrite (9)" mean?

The definition is "contrite". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). C (synonym="C") + HASTENED (synonym="HASTENED") = CHASTENED; definition: "contrite" The answer is CHASTENED.

Charlie's urged on to be contrite (9)

Guardian Cryptic #25278 | 23 Across | 2011-03-24 flower

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