Sticky situation Crossword Clue

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Sticky situation Crossword Answer

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SPOT

(4 letters)

MORASS

(6 letters)

MIRE

(4 letters)

HORNETSNEST

(11 letters)

BIND

(4 letters)

QUAGMIRE

(8 letters)

DILEMMA

(7 letters)

JAM

(3 letters)

Helpful Hints

(noun)
1. informal terms for a difficult situation
2. a state of confusion and disorderliness
(verb)
1. make a mess of or create disorder in
2. eat in a mess hall

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

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

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