What does the cryptic crossword clue "Penitence is touching inventor (7)" mean?

The definition is "Penitence". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). RE (synonym of "touching") + MORSE (synonym of "inventor"); definition: "Penitence" The answer is REMORSE.

Penitence is touching inventor (7)

Guardian Cryptic #24485 | 19 Down | 2008-09-04 flower

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