Reacting to awkwardness

Vincent Tenaglia

Published November 22, 2024 · Updated 9:30 AM

THE ANSWER IS

The answer is CRINGING.

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Why it fits

CRINGING is the 8-letter answer to “Reacting to awkwardness” in the November 22, 2024 Lexigo puzzle. Every answer must also trace a connected path across touching hexagons, with each word linking to its neighbors in the chain—so CRINGING both satisfies the clue and fits the day’s board.