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Rank | Letters | Answer | Clue | |
1 | 99% | 7 | Exact Match! | |
2 | 30% | 6 | Dire | |
3 | 30% | 10 | Dire | |
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We think the answer is "STRAITS" which means:
- noun
- • A bad or difficult situation or state of affairs
- • A difficult juncture verb
- • To confine; put to difficulties.
- • To tighten.
An example sentence would be:
- • "They were in dire straits after losing their jobs."
- • "The ship had to navigate through treacherous straits."
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New York Times29 Dec 1997 | Across 21 | |
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