Dire straits Crossword Clue

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Dire straits Crossword Answer

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TROUBLE

(7 letters)

PERIL

(5 letters)

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Hint 1: Clue Definitions

STRAITS (noun)
1. a difficult juncture
2. a bad or difficult situation or state of affairs
DIRE (adjective)
1. fraught with extreme danger; nearly hopeless
2. causing fear or dread or terror

Hint 2: Other Answers Used in the Past

TROUBLE
(7 letters)
PERIL
(5 letters)

Hint 3: Anagram

Unscramble the letters below to solve for today's answer.
SCRIES

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