Pucks Old Hat Deadlock Ensues Crossword Clue

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We've checked our database and believe the answer is IMPASSE which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is: IMPASSE

Updated: October 14, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood

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Rank		Letters	Answer	Clue
1	99%	7		Exact Match!
2	47%	9		Causing a deadlock or deadlock situation
3	37%	8		When chaos ensues

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We think the answer is "IMPASSE" which means:

noun

• A situation in which no progress can be made or no advancement is possible
• A street with only one way in or out

An example sentence would be:

• "The negotiations between the two countries reached an impasse."
• "The dispute has led us to an impasse with no clear resolution."

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Source	#Number	Answer
The Guardian Cryptic02 Apr 2020	Down 17
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