Answer: shrove

AnswerCrossword Clue
SHROVE

Imposed penance on

SHROVE

... Tuesday

SHROVE

Holy springtime Tuesday

SHROVE
...Tuesday
SHROVE
.. Tuesday (Mardi Gras time)
SHROVE... Sunday (Quinquagesima)
SHROVE... Tuesday.
SHROVE... Tuesday (day before Lent)
SHROVE... Sunday
SHROVETuesday type
SHROVE..... Tuesday
SHROVE... Sunday a k a Quinquagesima
SHROVEFreed from guilt
SHROVETuesday preceder
SHROVE..... Tuesday (day before Ash Wednesday)
SHROVETuesday before Ash Wednesday
SHROVE... Monday (when Lundi Gras celebrations take place)