Tough spots to be in … or what 17-, 20-, 38- and 53-Across represent? Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% NOWINSITUATIONS Tough spots to be in … or what 17-, 20-, 38- and 53-Across represent? (15)
6% REVERSEDCOURSE Backpedaled, or what's found in 20-, 30-, and 38-Across (14) LA Times Daily Jan 20, 2026
6% HOTSEATS Tough spots (8) USA Today Jan 10, 2026
5% COURTSHIP What might follow 20-Across (9) Newsday Jan 29, 2026
5% ICEDTEA See 17-Across (7) Universal Jan 29, 2026
5% CANKNOW See 20 Across (7) The Guardian Weekend Jan 24, 2026
5% LAGER 17-Across option (5) LA Times Daily Jan 24, 2026
5% SONATA See 38-Across (6) Universal Jan 19, 2026
5% CPA 17-Across pro (3) LA Times Daily Jan 17, 2026
5% AGE What the 17 indicates in NC-17 (3) The Atlantic Jan 13, 2026
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