"Aw, shucks" response, maybe Crossword Clue

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"Aw, shucks" response, maybe Crossword Answer

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(noun)
1. a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
(verb)
1. to draw back the lips and reveal the teeth, in a smile, grimace, or snarl

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

SHUCKS (noun)
1. something of little value
2. an expression of disappointment or irritation
RESPONSE (noun)
1. the speech act of continuing a conversational exchange
2. a bodily process occurring due to the effect of some antecedent stimulus or agent

Hint 3: Anagram

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