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Metaphor for a situation in which the slightest loss of control is very costly Crossword Clue

Last seen in: The New Yorker · 2026-10-20

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(noun)

  1. a job in an organization
  2. physical position in relation to the surroundings
  3. a condition or position in which you find yourself
  4. the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
  5. a complex or critical or unusual difficulty

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  • 99% match 11 letters
    HIGHWIREACT

    Metaphor for a situation in which the slightest loss of control is very costly (11)

    The New Yorker · Oct 20, 2026

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