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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% ASHAMED Embarrassed when actor initially exploits director (7) The Telegraph Cryptic Oct 6, 2015
3% ABASH Embarrass (5) USA Today May 29, 2026
3% SHAME Embarrassment (5) The Telegraph Plusword May 18, 2026
3% STEVE Actor McQueen or director McQueen (5) The Atlantic May 17, 2026
3% SHAMES Embarrasses (6) Commuter May 16, 2026
3% USES Exploits (4) New York Times May 7, 2026
3% USAGE Exploitation (5) Commuter Apr 10, 2026
2% SQUIRM Wriggle with embarrassment (6) Puzzler Backwords Jun 2, 2026
2% ABASHED Embarrassed and humbled touring hospital (7) The Telegraph Cryptic Jun 1, 2026
2% ELIA Director Kazan (4) LA Times Daily May 31, 2026

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