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Tough spots to be in … or what 17-, 20-, 38- and 53-Across represent? Crossword Clue
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| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | NOWINSITUATIONS Tough spots to be in … or what 17-, 20-, 38- and 53-Across represent? | (15) | ||
| 6% | BUZZWORDS Trendy jargon, or what can be found at the starts of 17-, 25-, 38-, and 53-Across | (9) | LA Times Daily | May 11, 2026 |
| 6% | BACKEDUP Went into reverse ... or what the ends of 17-, 20-, 38- and 59-Across might be | (8) | New York Times | Mar 30, 2026 |
| 5% | ETCETERA "And so on" 38 Across | (8) | The Telegraph Cross Atlantic | May 4, 2026 |
| 5% | STATUSQUO "Current situation" 38 Across | (9) | The Telegraph Cross Atlantic | May 4, 2026 |
| 5% | NCO One below a 38-Across | (3) | Newsday | May 1, 2026 |
| 5% | POTATOES 17-Across components | (8) | The Atlantic | Apr 30, 2026 |
| 5% | CHANGEGEARS Shift, or what the ends of 17-, 23-, 38-, and 48-Across do | (11) | LA Times Daily | Apr 16, 2026 |
| 5% | WHEELS See 17 Across | (6) | The Guardian Cryptic | Apr 9, 2026 |
| 5% | TIME See 17-Across | (4) | Universal | Apr 8, 2026 |
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