Answer: saveface

AnswerCrossword Clue
SAVEFACEPreserve some dignity
SAVEFACENot look bad
SAVEFACERetain some dignity
SAVEFACEAvoid humiliation
SAVEFACEManage to avoid embarrassment
SAVEFACEAvoid embarrassment
SAVEFACEPreserve prestige.
SAVEFACEMake excuses, maybe
SAVEFACEAvoid shame