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| 97% | 7 | Exact Match! | ||
noun • strong feelings of embarrassment verb • cause to feel shame; hurt the pride of | ||||
| 90% | 11 | Awkward pause | ||
noun • unskillfulness resulting from a lack of training • the quality of an embarrassing situation • the carriage of someone whose movements and posture are ungainly or inelegant • the inelegance of someone stiff and unrelaxed (as by embarrassment) • trouble in carrying or managing caused by bulk or shape | ||||
| 90% | 6 | Agitated or uneasy state | ||
noun • physical discomfort (as mild sickness or depression) • the trait of seeming ill at ease | ||||
Discomfiture
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CHAGRIN which was last seen in the Telegraph Quick crossword.
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Updated: December 5, 2025
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