The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 11 letter word PREDICAMENT
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More clues leading to the result PREDICAMENT
- Spot one MP drunk with decanter
- Divine, eating the last word in jam
- Dilemma caused by the last word in forecast
- Divine as environment for ace crew testing position
- American chaps occupy divine spot
- Quandary generated by last word in forecast
- Spot decrepit man becoming unstable
- Rapid cement breaking up in a corner
- Difficult situation upsetting medic and parent
- Forecast covering area workers creates a sticky situation
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The straight part
We know that "spot" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case spot = predicament.The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does PREDICAMENT mean?
PREDICAMENT noun- A definite class, state or condition.
- An unfortunate or trying position or condition; a tight spot.
- That which is predicated; a category