| Solution | Length | |
|---|---|---|
| 3 letters | ||
| red | 3  | |
| 5 letters | ||
| abash | 5  | |
| sorry | 5  | |
| 6 letters | ||
| redder | 6  | |
| shamed | 6  | |
| tsktsk | 6  | |
| rueful | 6  | |
| 7 letters | ||
| hangdog | 7  | |
| chasten | 7  | |
| abashed | 7  | |
| wistful | 7  | |
| abashes | 7  | |
| radiant | 7  | |
| 8 letters | ||
| terrible | 8  | |
| shameful | 8  | |
| 9 letters | ||
| embarrass | 9  | |
| repentant | 9  | |
| regretful | 9  | |
| mortified | 9  | |
| red-faced | 9  | |
| 10 letters | ||
| remorseful | 10  | |
| shamefaced | 10  | |
| 11 letters | ||
| embarrassed | 11  | |
| 13 letters | ||
| unhappy-about | 13  | |