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6 letters · New York Times · Thursday, May 29, 1997 · 41-Down
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Thursday, May 29, 1997.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · May 29, 1997 · 41-Down · 6 letters
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hard to deal with; especially causing pain or embarrassment; "awkward (or embarrassing or difficult) moments in the discussion"; "an awkward pause followed his remark"; "a sticky question"; "in the unenviable position of resorting to an act he had planned to save for the climax of the campaign"
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