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2 | 33% | 8 | Most serious cryptic setters assume name | |
3 | 29% | 8 | Where the Cliff Railways of West Hill and East Hill meet | |
This Setters Over The Hill A Serious 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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