Sticky situation Crossword Clue

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Sticky situation Crossword Answer

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MORASS

(6 letters)

MIRE

(4 letters)

HORNETSNEST

(11 letters)

MESS

(4 letters)

BIND

(4 letters)

QUAGMIRE

(8 letters)

DILEMMA

(7 letters)

JAM

(3 letters)

Helpful Hints

(noun)
1. a job in an organization
2. an act that brings discredit to the person who does it
(verb)
1. detect with the senses
2. make a spot or mark onto

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

STICKY (adjective)
1. hot or warm and humid
2. having the sticky properties of an adhesive
SITUATION (noun)
1. a condition or position in which you find yourself
2. a job in an organization

Hint 3: Other Answers Used in the Past

MORASS
(6 letters)
MIRE
(4 letters)
HORNETSNEST
(11 letters)
MESS
(4 letters)
BIND
(4 letters)
QUAGMIRE
(8 letters)
DILEMMA
(7 letters)
JAM
(3 letters)

Hint 4: Anagram

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