Tough situation Crossword Clue
6 letters · New York Times · Friday, June 8, 2018 · 28-Down
Appeared in 2 New York Times Crosswords between February 2013 and June 2018.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · June 8, 2018 · 28-Down · 6 letters
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a bad or difficult situation or state of affairs
noun
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6 lettersUse ? for blanks. Example: C?S?O?
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- Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Sunday, February 24, 2013.BIND4 lettersanswer page
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