___ in the hole Crossword Clue

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___ in the hole Crossword Answer

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(noun)
1. a major strategic headquarters of NATO; safeguards an area extending from Norway to Turkey
2. proteolytic enzyme that converts angiotensin I into angiotensin II
(verb)
1. succeed at easily
2. play (a hole) in one stroke
(adjective)
1. of the highest quality

Hint 2: Clue Definition

HOLE (noun)
1. informal terms for a difficult situation
2. one playing period (from tee to green) on a golf course
HOLE (verb)
1. hit the ball into the hole
2. make holes in

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