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)
19% RED FACES Revised screed about feminine middleman causes signs of embarrassment (9)
4% HOTMIC Cause of embarrassment, at times (6) Wall Street Journal Nov 1, 2025
3% REDDENS Shows embarrassment, e.g. (7) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Nov 21, 2025
3% UPTONOGOOD Causing mischief (10) USA Today Nov 21, 2025
3% DELAYED Caused to be late (7) Commuter Nov 20, 2025
3% AFOOL Make ___ of (embarrass): 2 wds. (5)
3% REMIND Cause to remember (6) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Nov 11, 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."