The Clue
Shame (8 letter answer)
The Answer
DISGRACE
Tags
Notes
The answer DISGRACE is so rare that it appears less than once every 2500 puzzles.
Related Clues
Ignominy
Black spot
Definition
DISGRACE as a noun:
1. (shame, disgrace, ignominy) = a state of dishonor; "one mistake brought shame to all his family"; "suffered the ignominy of being sent to prison"
DISGRACE as a verb:
1. (dishonor, disgrace, dishonour, attaint, shame) = bring shame or dishonor upon; "he dishonored his family by committing a serious crime"
2. (take down, degrade, disgrace, demean, put down) = reduce in worth or character, usually verbally; "She tends to put down younger women colleagues"; "His critics took him down after the lecture"
3. (discredit, disgrace) = damage the reputation of; "This newspaper story discredits the politicians"