Regret
Published by Naitik Mehta · March 31, 2026
Stuck on the clue Regret from the New York Times Midi for March 31, 2026? We have the correct 3-letter answer, including the definition, alternative hints, as well as other answers from the same crossword. Ready to learn more about this clue?
Clue
Regret (3)
Answer
The answer to Regret is Rue (3 letters).
Why does Rue fit this clue?
This is a direct definition clue where 'Regret' points straight to RUE, a verb meaning to feel remorse or sorrow about something. To rue an action means to wish you had never done it, often accompanied by a sense of guilt or disappointment. The word comes from Old English 'hreowan' and has maintained its core meaning of deep regret for centuries, making it a common crossword answer for clues about remorse or sorrow.
What does Regret mean?
We break down each word in the clue and show its dictionary definitions below.
regret
noun
•a feeling of sadness or disappointment about something that has happened or been done
verb
•to feel sorry about something you did or did not do
This clue has appeared in 2 puzzles
The clue Regret has been used across multiple crosswords. Here’s every puzzle where it’s appeared, most recent first.
NYT Midi — Mar 31, 2026
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What does Rue mean?
noun
•Sorrow; repentance; regret.
•Pity; compassion.
•Any of various perennial shrubs of the genus Ruta, especially the herb Ruta graveolens (common rue), formerly used in medicines.
verb
•To cause to repent of sin or regret some past action.
•To cause to feel sorrow or pity.
Origin of the word Rue
•origin: Old English 'hreowan'
•period: Old English
The word shares its Germanic root with German 'reuen' and originally meant 'to make sorry' before evolving into its modern sense of regret or repentance.
How to use Rue in a sentence
Here are 3 examples of how to use the word Rue.
•“She began to rue her decision to quit her job without having another one lined up.”
•“He will rue the day he chose to betray his closest friend's trust.”
•“The company came to rue their hasty decision to cut funding for research and development.”
What are other crossword clues for Rue?
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The New York Times Midi for March 31, 2026 titled “Five in a Row” was published by Ian Livengood and has 33 clues. Curious about all the answers from this crossword puzzle? View all answers here.
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Frequently asked questions about Regret
- What is the answer to Regret?
- The answer is Rue (3 letters).
- Where did this clue appear?
- This clue was last seen in the New York Times Midi on March 31, 2026.
- How many letters does the answer to Regret have?
- The answer has 3 letters: Rue.
- How many times has Regret appeared as a crossword clue?
- This clue has appeared in 2 puzzles, most recently the New York Times Midi on April 2, 2026.
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