Unpleasant encounter Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Thursday, August 3, 2023 · 43-Across
Appeared in 3 New York Times Crosswords between January 2010 and August 2023.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · August 3, 2023 · 43-Across · 5 letters
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What does this clue mean?
An encounter; a scrape or brush, especially one involving trouble or difficulty.
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