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% REINED Held in check (6) Newsday Nov 6, 2025
5% ALABAMASLAMMER Jail in Montgomery? (14) Wall Street Journal Nov 3, 2025
5% ANO "It's ___-win situation!" (3) USA Today Nov 3, 2025
5% ORIENT Get situated (6) Universal Nov 3, 2025
5% PALAVER One placing flags around city for song and dance (7) The Telegraph Toughie Oct 30, 2025
5% COARSE Rough (6) The Telegraph Quick Oct 27, 2025
5% RASP Rough voice (4) Thomas Joseph Oct 27, 2025
5% GENTLER Less rough (7) LA Times Daily Oct 25, 2025
5% MESS Chaotic situation (4) Commuter Oct 24, 2025

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