[Oooh, that's embarrassing] (6)

I believe the answer is:

cringe

(Other definitions for cringe that I've seen before include "Start" , "Recoil in embarrassment" , "Wince" , "Shrink back, cower" , "Shrink in fear, embarrassment, or servility" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.

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