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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 | ||||||||
| 41% | 12 | Help someone out of an embarrassing predicament | ||||||
verb • relieve from | ||||||||
| 41% | 14 | Having overcome an embarrassing predicament | ||||||
verb • relieve from | ||||||||
Embarrassing Predicament Informal Crossword Clue
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Updated: October 13, 2023
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