What does the cryptic crossword clue "Regretting downfall: little good (5)" mean?

The definition is "good". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). RUIN (synonym="downfall:") + G (abbreviation="good") = RUING; definition: "Regretting" The answer is RUING.

Regretting downfall: little good (5)

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