The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 letter word SNARL , but the solution may also be TANGLEDWEB which is one of the most recent solution (2023 in New York Times).
Complicated situation crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| SNARL | 50 % | 5 |
| MESS | 33 % | 4 |
| TANGLEDWEB | 17 % | 10 |
Why may TANGLEDWEB be the right solution?
"Tangled web" is an idiomatic expression that means a complex or confusing situation, often involving deceit or intrigue. Therefore, it is the right solution for the clue "Complicated situation".
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Complicated situation
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- dilemma
- predicament
- quandary
- quagmire
- preoccupied
- somewhere else
- problem statement
- threshold
- fix
- sticker
- stick
- growing pains
Crossword Answer definitions
SNARL noun- A knot or complication of hair, thread, or the like, difficult to disentangle.
- An intricate complication; a problematic difficulty; a knotty or tangled situation.
- A slow-moving traffic jam.
- To entangle; to complicate; to involve in knots.
- To become entangled.
- To place in an embarrassing situation; to ensnare; to make overly complicated.
- To be congested in traffic, or to make traffic congested.
- To form raised work upon the outer surface of (thin metal ware) by the repercussion of a snarling iron upon the inner surface.
- The act of snarling; a growl; a surly or peevish expression; an angry contention.
- A growl, for example that of an angry or surly dog, or similar; grumbling sounds.
- A squabble.
- To growl angrily by gnashing or baring the teeth; to gnarl; to utter grumbling sounds.
- To complain angrily; to utter growlingly.
- To speak crossly; to talk in rude, surly terms.
More crossword clues leading to the same solutions
Here's a few more crossword clues - all leading to the identical solution
More clues leading to the result SNARL
- Traffic tangle
- Speak angrily
- Angler's headache
- Curl the lip
- Tie-up
- Rush-hour problem
- Traffic tie-up
- Traffic problem
- Tangle
- Tangle of laces
More clues leading to the result MESS
- Boot-camp fare
- Interfere
- Military meal
- Not a pretty sight
- Quantico cuisine
- Recruit's dinner
- Shambles
- Teen's room, often
- Army chow
- Predicament