The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 6 letter word ABLUSH
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More clues leading to the result ABLUSH
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The straight part
We know that "Red-faced" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case red-faced = ablush.The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does ABLUSH mean?
ABLUSH adjective- Blushing; ruddy.
- Blushing; ruddy.