What does the cryptic crossword clue "When acting clumsily journalist is overcome by remorse (7)" mean?

The definition is "overcome by remorse". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). AS (abbreviation="When") + HAM (synonym="acting") + ED (abbreviation="journalist") = ASHAMED; definition: "overcome by remorse" The answer is ASHAMED.

When acting clumsily journalist is overcome by remorse (7)

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