Situation that is potentially explosive (9) Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% TINDERBOX Situation that is potentially explosive (9) (9)
9% POWDERKEGS Potentially explosive situations (10)
9% POWDERKEG Potentially explosive situation (9)
8% BLAST Explosion (5) The Telegraph Mini Apr 20, 2026
7% AREA Gray ___ (uncertain situation) (4)
7% VOLTMETER One that quantifies potential output (9) The Telegraph Toughie May 8, 2026
7% BOMB Explosive projectile (4) Puzzler Backwords May 6, 2026
7% PRESENTATION Potentially opt in earnest for performance (12) The Telegraph Toughie May 5, 2026
7% ANDYETHEREWEARE "Somehow, this is our situation" (15) USA Today May 4, 2026
7% OLSON Kaitlin of "High Potential" (5) LA Times Daily May 3, 2026
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