The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word LANDMINE which also is the latest solution we found used in LA Times in 2018.
Explosive situation, metaphorically crossword clue answers
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| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| LANDMINE | 100 % | 8 |
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Crossword Answer definitions
LANDMINE noun- A mine that is placed on land and designed to explode when stepped upon or touched.
- To sow (an area) with land mines.
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