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2 | 40% | 14 | Having overcome an embarrassing predicament | |
3 | 37% | 15 | Getting out of an embarrassing predicament | |
Embarrassing Predicament Crossword Clue
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We think the answer is "SCRAPE" which means:
- noun
- • A harsh noise made by scraping
- • An abraded area where the skin is torn or worn off
- • A deep bow with the foot drawn backwards (indicating excessive humility)
- • An indication of damage verb
- • Scratch repeatedly
- • Make by scraping
- • Cut the surface of; wear away the surface of
- • Bend the knees and bow in a servile manner
- • Gather (money or other resources) together over time
- • Bruise, cut, or injure the skin or the surface of
An example sentence would be:
- • "He had a scrape on his knee from falling off his bike."
- • "The car bumper had a few small scrapes from the minor accident."
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