Embarrassing predicament (6)
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" .)