Embarrassment for Mosconi (6 letters)

{ Answer }

MISCUE

{ Related Clues }

Error
Flub
Goof
Muff
Slip
Bad shot

{ Tags }

bad, embarrassment, error, flub, goof, miscue, mosconi, muff, shot, slip

{ Notes }

The answer MISCUE is rarely seen, appearing only about once every 1600 puzzles.

{ Definition }

MISCUE as a noun:

1. a faulty shot in billiards; the cue tip slips off the cue ball

2. (slip, slip-up, miscue, parapraxis) = a minor inadvertent mistake usually observed in speech or writing or in small accidents or memory lapses etc.