Cryptic crossword clue
Flushed and embarrassed, admitting wrongdoing after head of school’s demoted 6

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 6 letter word RINSED

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The straight part
We know that "Flushed" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case flushed = rinsed.
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What does RINSED mean?

RINSED verb
  1. To wash (something) quickly using water and no soap.
  2. To remove soap from (something) using water.
  3. To thoroughly defeat in an argument, fight or other competition.

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