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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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noun • a potentially explosive state • keg (usually made of metal) for gunpowder or blasting powder | ||||||||
| 38% | 10 | To defuse a potentially explosive situation | ||||||
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Firelighter Potentially Explosive Situation Crossword Clue
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TINDERBOX which was last seen in the The Guardian Speedy crossword.
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TINDERBOX
Updated: October 15, 2023
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