What does the cryptic crossword clue "Embarrassed, guilty party covers lips (7)" mean?

The definition is "Embarrassed". The wordplay uses charade, parts. CRIM (synonym of "guilty") + SON (synonym of "party") [outer letters: "covers"]; definition: "Embarrassed," The answer is CRIMSON.

Embarrassed, guilty party covers lips (7)

Times Cryptic #28705 | 20 Down | 2023-09-11 flower

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