The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word POWDERKEG which also is the latest solution we found used in New York Times in 2023.
Volatile state of affairs crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| POWDERKEG | 100 % | 9 |
Why may POWDERKEG be the right solution?
"Volatile state of affairs" means a situation that is likely to become dangerous or violent. "Powderkeg" refers to a situation that is highly explosive or unstable. Therefore, "powderkeg" is an appropriate answer for this crossword clue.
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Crossword Answer definitions
POWDERKEG noun- A barrel containing gunpowder.
- An explosive or otherwise volatile situation.
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