Definition
| • | Ill-boding; portentous; as, dire omens. |
| • | Evil in great degree; dreadful; dismal; horrible; terrible; lamentable. |
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We have found the following answers matching the query '__ straits (difficult situation)' in our database: For more stats and recent usage scroll down and continue reading. __ straits (difficult situation) crossword clue was last seen on December 8 2025 in the popular Newsday Crossword.
| Rank | Answer | Clue | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|
| 99% | DIRE | __ straits (difficult situation) | Newsday |
| • | Ill-boding; portentous; as, dire omens. |
| • | Evil in great degree; dreadful; dismal; horrible; terrible; lamentable. |
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