| Answer | Crossword Clue |
|---|---|
| admitting | Acknowledge (a failure or fault) |
| admitted | Acknowledge (a failure or fault) |
| shortcoming | A fault or failure to meet a certain standard, typically in a person's character, a plan, or a system |
| shortcomings | A fault or failure to meet a certain standard, typically in a person's character, a plan, or a system |
