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Tough Situation Crossword Clue
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We think the answer is "STRAIT" which means:
- noun
- • A narrow channel of the sea joining two larger bodies of water
- • A bad or difficult situation or state of affairs adjective satellite
- • Narrow verb
- • To confine; put to difficulties.
- • To tighten. adjective
- • Narrow; restricted as to space or room; close.
- • Righteous, strict.
- • Tight; close; tight-fitting.
- • Close; intimate; near; familiar.
- • Difficult; distressful.
- • Parsimonious; stingy; mean. adverb
- • Strictly; rigorously.
An example sentence would be:
- • "The ship sailed through the treacherous strait."
- • "The two land masses are connected by a narrow strait."
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New York Times08 Jun 2018 | Down 28 | |
New York Times24 Feb 2013 | Across 102 | |
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