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Updated June 2026
A painful feeling of humiliation caused by wrong or foolish behavior.
“She felt shame after realizing her mistake.”
/ʃeɪm/
Strong word with SH start, common vowels A, E, and M.
Worth 10 points; H provides good value for short word.
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