Embarrassed Editor Catching Worker In The Act Crossword Clue

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We've checked our database and believe the answer is REDHANDED which was last seen in the The Guardian Everyman crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is: REDHANDED

Updated: October 15, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood

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1	99%	9		Exact Match!
2	61%	9		Embarrassed, editor catching worker in the act
3	30%	10		Editor responsible for catching mistakes in a manuscript

About This Clues Answer

We think the answer is "RED-HANDED" which means:

adverb

• Doing something reprehensible or showing clear evidence of having done something reprehensible

adjective satellite

• In the act of committing a crime or other reprehensible act

An example sentence would be:

• "The thief was caught red-handed stealing from the store."
• "She was caught red-handed cheating on the exam."

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Clue Last Found In...

Source	#Number	Answer
The Guardian Everyman09 Apr 2006	Across 17
The Guardian Everyman09 Apr 2006	Across 17
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