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We've checked our database and believe the answer is STRAITS which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is: STRAITS

Updated: October 10, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood

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Rank		Letters	Answer	Clue
1	97%	7		Exact Match!
2	90%	10		Difficult tasks or obstacles
3	90%	12		Challenges or obstacles

About This Clues Answer

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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Clue Last Found In...

Source	#Number	Answer
New York Times02 Jun 1982	Across 43
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