Answer: shrove

AnswerCrossword Clue
SHROVEFreed from guilt
shroveto grant absolution to (a penitent)
shroveto administer the sacrament of reconciliation to
shroveto celebrate Shrovetide
shroveconfess one's sins especially to a priest
shroveto hear the confession of (a person)
shrovefree from guilt
shroveto impose penance on (a sinner)
SHROVE... Monday (when Lundi Gras celebrations take place)
SHROVETuesday before Ash Wednesday
SHROVE..... Tuesday (day before Ash Wednesday)
SHROVETuesday preceder
SHROVEImposed penance on
SHROVE... Sunday a k a Quinquagesima
SHROVE..... Tuesday
SHROVETuesday type
SHROVE... Sunday
SHROVE... Tuesday (day before Lent)
SHROVE... Tuesday.
SHROVE... Sunday (Quinquagesima)
SHROVE.. Tuesday (Mardi Gras time)
SHROVE...Tuesday
SHROVEHoly springtime Tuesday
SHROVE... Tuesday