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noun • a dangerous state of affairs; a situation that is a potential source of violence • a box for holding tinder | ||||||||
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| 29% | 10 | An intense or explosive situation | ||||||
noun • someone who burns down a barn • an impressively successful event | ||||||||
Explosive Situation Crossword Clue
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TINDERBOX which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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TINDERBOX
Updated: October 11, 2023
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