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% DOGGO 20 Across, 38 Across or 51 Across, informally (5) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Aug 18, 2025
5% VANMAN See 20 Across (6) The Guardian Cryptic Oct 22, 2025
5% DEER Buck or 38-Across (4) LA Times Daily Oct 20, 2025
5% PEELS Some 38-Across treatments (5) Universal Oct 20, 2025
5% TREED Caught in a tough spot (5) Wall Street Journal Oct 16, 2025
5% ELI 20-Across student (3) Universal Sep 23, 2025
5% NUTS 17-Across topper (4) LA Times Daily Sep 17, 2025
5% EVIL What Satan represents (4)
5% CBS Network for 17-Across (3) Wall Street Journal Sep 9, 2025
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