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Unwieldy situation, metaphorically Crossword Clue
Here is the answer for the crossword clue Unwieldy situation, metaphorically featured in New York Times puzzle on January 16, 2026. We have found 40 possible answers for this clue in our database. Among them, one solution stands out with a 98% match which has a length of 11 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is HERDINGCATS.
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| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | HERDINGCATS Unwieldy situation, metaphorically | (11) | New York Times | Jan 16, 2026 |
| 6% | LIE Be situated | (3) | Puzzler Backwords | Dec 26, 2025 |
| 6% | MESS Unwieldy situation | (4) | ||
| 5% | FLOOD Overwhelming amount, metaphorically | (5) | New York Times Mini | Jan 16, 2026 |
| 5% | KIDGLOVES Metaphor for gentle handling | (9) | Newsday | Jan 14, 2026 |
| 5% | CHALLENGE Demanding situation (9) | (9) | Mirror Classic | Jan 14, 2026 |
| 5% | SHIP Modern suffix with situation | (4) | New York Times | Jan 14, 2026 |
| 5% | AREAS Gray ___ (ambiguous situations) | (5) | Universal | Jan 11, 2026 |
| 5% | FAR Situated at a distance | (3) | Puzzler Backwords | Jan 10, 2026 |
| 5% | WIRE Finish line, metaphorically | (4) | The Atlantic | Jan 9, 2026 |
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