Temporary embarrassment in a public competition, figuratively Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% BLOODYNOSE Temporary embarrassment in a public competition, figuratively (10) New York Times Nov 2, 2022
6% REDFACED Embarrassed (8) The Telegraph Quick Jul 10, 2026
6% ABASH Embarrass (5) Newsday Jun 9, 2026
6% ASHAMED Embarrassed (7) Universal Jun 5, 2026
6% ABASHED Embarrassed (7) Commuter Jun 2, 2026
6% SCENE Embarrassing public spectacle witnessed in an auditorium (5) The Times Quick Cryptic May 9, 2026
5% AIRS Publicizes (4) New York Times Jul 14, 2026
5% MEET Swimming competition (4) New York Times Midi Jul 14, 2026
5% RACES Speed competitions (5) Newsday Jul 13, 2026
5% MUCKRAKE Seek out scandalous details about public figures (8) The Times Concise Jul 10, 2026

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