The Clue
Show embarrassment (5 letter answer)
The Answer
BLUSH
Tags
Notes
The answer BLUSH is rarely seen, appearing only about once every 1800 puzzles.
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Definition
BLUSH as a noun:
1. (bloom, blush, flush, rosiness) = a rosy color (especially in the cheeks) taken as a sign of good health
2. (blush, flush) = sudden reddening of the face (as from embarrassment or guilt or shame or modesty)
BLUSH as a verb:
1. (blush, crimson, flush, redden) = turn red, as if in embarrassment or shame; "The girl blushed when a young man whistled as she walked by"
2. become rosy or reddish; "her cheeks blushed in the cold winter air"