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noun • a problematic situation that will eventually become dangerous if not addressed • a bomb that has a detonating mechanism that can be set to go off at a particular time | ||||||||
| 36% | 8 | Situation about to cause disaster | ||||||
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Situation About To Cause Disaster Crossword Clue
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TIMEBOMB which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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TIMEBOMB
Updated: October 10, 2023
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| New York Times28 Feb 1991 | Across 19 | |
| New York Times28 Feb 1991 | Across 19 | |
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1 | Cause of disaster?
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