On regular occasions, situations lead to sticky spots (6) Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% STAINS On regular occasions, situations lead to sticky spots (6) (6) The Guardian Cryptic Mar 17, 2026
8% MESS Sticky situation (4) Universal Oct 24, 2026
7% SPOT Sticky situation (4) Newsday Aug 28, 2026
6% DALMATIAN One spotted on a lead? (9) The Telegraph Toughie Oct 27, 2026
6% HONEYCOMBAT Really, really sticky situation? (11) LA Times Daily Oct 23, 2026
6% INSTANCE Occasion (8) The Telegraph Quick Sep 22, 2026
6% ACHEFOR Sticky (7) Newsday Sep 19, 2026
6% HUMID Sticky (5) Newsday Sep 19, 2026
5% TAR Sticky substance (3) Commuter Oct 27, 2026
5% SCRAPE Wild capers lead to tricky situation (6) (6) Mirror Cryptic Oct 26, 2026

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