The term 'AW, SHUCKS!' is an expression of surprise or embarrassment. It is often used as a mild exclamation of disappointment or dismay. The crossword solutions for this term include RATS (4 letters), DRAT (4 letters), HECK (4 letters), DARN (4 letters), PHOOEY (6 letters), GEE (3 letters), RURALISMS (9 letters), MODESTY (7 letters), GRINS (5 letters), DANGIT (6 letters), GEEWHIZ (7 letters), and GOLLYGEE (8 letters). These words are all similar to the term 'AW, SHUCKS!' in that they are all expressions of surprise, disappointment, or dismay.