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noun • a situation in which no progress can be made or no advancement is possible • a street with only one way in or out | ||||||||
33% | 7 | A series of "insurmountable obstacles on the road to imminent disaster," per Tom Stoppard | ||||||
noun • a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented • the art of writing and producing plays • a region in which active military operations are in progress | ||||||||
33% | 8 | One's finding ways through insurmountable difficulties | ||||||
noun • A road with no exit; a cul-de-sac • A deadlock or stalemate situation in which no progress can be made | ||||||||
Setters Old Fashioned Thats An Insurmountable Difficulty Crossword Clue
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IMPASSE which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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IMPASSE
Updated: October 14, 2023
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