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noun • a dangerous state of affairs; a situation that is a potential source of violence • a box for holding tinder | ||||||||
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noun • a potentially explosive state • keg (usually made of metal) for gunpowder or blasting powder | ||||||||
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verb • remove the triggering device from | ||||||||
Volatile Situation
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TINDERBOX which was last seen in the The Guardian Quick crossword.
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TINDERBOX
Updated: January 3, 2024
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