Distressing situation Crossword Clue

Here is the answer for the crossword clue Distressing situation . We have found 40 possible answers for this clue in our database. Among them, one solution stands out with a 98% match which has a length of 6 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is PLIGHT.

Love the NYT Mini? Try our Mini.

Fresh puzzles every day, no paywall.

See results below advertisement

Crossword Answer For Distressing situation:

You can click on thetiles to reveal letter by letter before uncovering the full solution.

advertisement

40 Potential Answers:

RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% PLIGHT Distressing situation (6)
29% EMERGENCIES Unexpected and distressing situations (11) (11)
3% ILLS Unfortunate situations (4) New York Times Oct 15, 2025
3% DIE "It was a do or ___ situation" (3)
3% SOS Sailor's distress call (3)
3% ATOP Situated on (4) Newsday Oct 9, 2025
3% MAYDAY Distress signal (6) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Oct 9, 2025
3% CRISIS Emergency situation (6) Newsday Oct 8, 2025
3% ANGST Adolescent's distress (5) Universal Oct 6, 2025
3% TIEGAME No-win situation (7) Newsday Oct 3, 2025
Distressing situation Crossword Clue
Stay up-to-date with our updates!
Explore your favorite daily puzzles and get quick tips, find missing answers to complete your crossword.
CW alt logo

Fresh Clues From Recent Puzzles

Your Crossword Clues FAQ Guide

We found 40 solutions for Distressing situation. The top solutions are determined by popularity, ratings and frequency of searches. The most likely answer for the clue is PLIGHT.

With crossword-solver.io you will find 40 solutions. We use historic puzzles to find the best matches for your question. We add many new clues on a daily basis.

With our crossword solver search engine you have access to over 7 million clues. You can narrow down the possible answers by specifying the number of letters it contains. We found more than 40 answers for Distressing situation.