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3 | 33% | 8 | One's finding ways through insurmountable difficulties | |
Setters Old Fashioned Thats An Insurmountable Difficulty Crossword Clue
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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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The Guardian Cryptic13 May 2019 | Down 4 | |
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