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Embarrassing predicament (6)

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I believe the answer is:

scrape

'embarrassing predicament' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)

This is the entire clue.

(Other definitions for scrape that I've seen before include "Embarrassing predicament" , "Predicament; obsequious bow" , "Rub; (bow and) be humble" , "Tricky situation - graze" , "Abrasion or mischievous escapade" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian and The Times.
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