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% STATUS ___ quo (current situation) (6) USA Today Apr 20, 2026
7% NOVA Stellar explosion (4) USA Today Apr 18, 2026
7% TNT Explosive compound (3) New York Times Midi Apr 9, 2026
7% MORASS Sticky situation (6) Thomas Joseph Apr 8, 2026
7% ACORN Potential oak (5) Newsday Apr 7, 2026
7% PLACE Situate (5) (5) Mirror Classic Apr 4, 2026
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