Pressing Crossword Clue

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Pressing Crossword Answer

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EXIGENT

(7 letters)

CRITICAL

(8 letters)

URGENT

(6 letters)

Helpful Hints

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

Hint 2: Clue Definition

PRESSING (adjective)
1. compelling immediate action
PRESSING (noun)
1. the act of pressing; the exertion of pressure
2. a metal or plastic part that is made by a mechanical press

Hint 3: Other Answers Used in the Past

EXIGENT
(7 letters)
CRITICAL
(8 letters)
URGENT
(6 letters)

Hint 4: Anagram

Unscramble the letters below to solve for today's answer.
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