Cause to be embarrassed Crossword Clue

Here is the answer for the crossword clue Cause to be embarrassed . We have found 40 possible answers for this clue in our database. Among them, one solution stands out with a 98% match which has a length of 5 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is ABASH.

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40 Potential Answers:

RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% ABASH Cause to be embarrassed (5)
28% ABASHED Down; caused to feel embarrassed (7) The Guardian Speedy Jul 21, 2019
21% GENEROUSTOAFAULT So big-hearted as to cause difficulties or embarrassment (8,2,1,5) (16)
20% RED FACES Revised screed about feminine middleman causes signs of embarrassment (9)
4% SHAME Embarrassment (5) The Telegraph Plusword Aug 2, 2025
4% SHAMEFACED Embarrassed (10) The Telegraph Quick Jul 31, 2025
4% SELFOWN Heard mobile in US causes embarrassment (7)
4% SHOWUP Appear to cause embarrassment (6) The Times Sunday Cryptic Jun 1, 2025
3% CLANGER Embarrassing mistake (7) (7) Mirror Classic Sep 8, 2025
3% ENGORGE Cause to swell (7) Commuter Sep 5, 2025
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To "abash" means to make someone feel embarrassed or ashamed. The word comes from Middle English and has roots in Old French. So, in the crossword world, if you see "Cause to be embarrassed" as a clue, the answer would be "ABASH."