| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Any foreseeable difficulty ... with a hint to 17-, 25-, 50- and 60-Across | New York Times | 24 Aug 2026 |
| Difficulties of whatever scope | Universal | 22 Jun 2025 |
| The worst-case scenario, idiomatically | ||
| *Any foreseeable difficulty | ||
| Dire alternatives | ||
| Difficulties of whatever magnitude | ||
| Difficulties, slangily | ||
| Come-what-may choices | ||
| The worst that may come |