In ___ straits Crossword Clue

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In ___ straits Crossword Answer

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(adjective)
1. fraught with extreme danger; nearly hopeless
2. causing fear or dread or terror

Hint 2: Clue Definition

STRAITS (noun)
1. a difficult juncture
2. a bad or difficult situation or state of affairs

Hint 3: Anagram

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