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(& 21-across) Lacking the means to get out of a tricky situation (2,3,5,7,1,6) Crossword Clue
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Crossword Answer For (& 21-across) Lacking the means to get out of a tricky situation (2,3,5,7,1,6):
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| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | UPTHECREEK (& 21-across) Lacking the means to get out of a tricky situation (2,3,5,7,1,6) | (10) | ||
| 8% | SPOT Tricky situation | (4) | New York Times | Aug 8, 2025 |
| 6% | MISS See 21-Across | (4) | Wall Street Journal | Oct 18, 2025 |
| 6% | TRANS It means "across" | (5) | Newsday | Oct 2, 2025 |
| 6% | FIREEXIT Means of escape from a heated situation? | (8) | The Atlantic | Oct 2, 2025 |
| 6% | PIRI See 21 Across | (4) | The Guardian Weekend | Aug 23, 2025 |
| 6% | SCRAPE Wild capers produce tricky situation (6) | (6) | Mirror Cryptic | Aug 23, 2025 |
| 6% | YOGA 21 Across discipline | (4) | The Telegraph Quick | Aug 3, 2025 |
| 5% | ARISE Get out of bed | (5) | Newsday | Oct 19, 2025 |
| 5% | LEAKS Gets out early? | (5) | USA Today | Oct 19, 2025 |
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