One held in jail around city — rough situation? Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% IMPRECISION One held in jail around city — rough situation? (11) The Guardian Cryptic Jul 14, 2023
5% PRISON Jail (6) (6) Mirror Quick Feb 21, 2026
5% SNARL Hairy situation (5) Newsday Feb 21, 2026
5% WEBS Hairy situations (4) Newsday Feb 21, 2026
5% SNAG Hairy situation (4) Newsday Feb 21, 2026
5% ASITIS In the current situation (6) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Feb 17, 2026
5% STYMIE Eye complaint around Michigan leads to difficult situation (6) (6) The Sun Two Speed Feb 14, 2026
5% BRIG Ship's jail (4) Eugene Sheffer Feb 10, 2026
5% GLAMP Not really rough it (5) The Atlantic Feb 8, 2026
5% HARARE Race around river area in city (6) The Times Quick Cryptic Feb 5, 2026

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