Ugly situation Crossword Clue
4 letters · New York Times · Sunday, March 13, 2011 · 119-Across
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Sunday, March 13, 2011.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · March 13, 2011 · 119-Across · 4 letters
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What does this clue mean?
informal terms for a difficult situation; "he got into a terrible fix"; "he made a muddle of his marriage"
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