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Touchy Or Explosive Person Or Thing Crossword Clue
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We think the answer is "TINDERBOX" which means:
- noun
- • A dangerous state of affairs; a situation that is a potential source of violence
- • A box for holding tinder
An example sentence would be:
- • "He opened the tin box to reveal a tinderbox for starting campfires."
- • "The dry forest was a tinderbox waiting for a spark."
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