You can't escape from it Crossword Clue
7 letters · New York Times · Friday, December 12, 2008 · 38-Down
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Friday, December 12, 2008.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · December 12, 2008 · 38-Down · 7 letters
IMPASSE0 of 7 letters revealed
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What does this clue mean?
a situation in which no progress can be made or no advancement is possible; "reached an impasse on the negotiations"
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