In a tough position Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Sunday, January 25, 2009 · 18-Down
Appeared in 2 New York Times Crosswords between June 2000 and January 2009.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · January 25, 2009 · 18-Down · 5 letters
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What does this clue mean?
force a person or an animal into a position from which he cannot escape
verb
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