Explosive situation Crossword Clue

Here is the answer for the crossword clue Explosive situation last seen in Mirror Classic puzzle. 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 10 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is FLASHPOINT.

Crossword Answer For Explosive situation:

3 Potential Answers:

Answer	Length	Source	Date
FLASHPOINT Explosive situation	(10)	Mirror Classic	Nov 22, 2024
POWDERKEG Explosive situation	(9)	The Sun Two Speed	Nov 23, 2023
TINDERBOX Explosive situation	(9)

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Rank	Answer	Length	Source	Date
34%	KEG Powder ___ (explosive situation)	(3)
34%	LANDMINE Explosive situation, metaphorically	(8)	LA Times Daily	Nov 17, 2018
34%	POWDERKEGS Potentially explosive situations	(10)
27%	HESITATE Pause one needed in explosive situation	(8)	The Times Cryptic	Feb 2, 2016
25%	TINT One in an explosive situation may change colour	(4)
22%	BOMB Ms. Derek goes to the doctor with an explosive situation (4)	(4)
4%	ATOP Situated on	(4)	Newsday	Oct 9, 2025
4%	ORIENTED Situated	(8)	Universal	Sep 12, 2025
4%	INPLACE Situated	(7)	Premier Sunday	Sep 7, 2025
3%	ORIENT Get situated	(6)	Wall Street Journal	Oct 21, 2025

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What is the answer of Explosive situation Crossword Clue?

A "powder keg" is a container used to store gunpowder, known for its explosive nature. In a figurative sense, it refers to a tense or volatile situation ready to erupt. The answer fits the clue by describing a potentially dangerous and unstable scenario.