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All answers having "Tough situation" as clue:

3 Character Answers:

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JAM



4 Character Answers:

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BIND

SPOT



6 Character Answers:

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PLIGHT

STRAIT



7 Character Answers:

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BADSPOT



9 Character Answers:

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HOTPOTATO



10 Character Answers:

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HARDCHEESE