| Answer | Crossword Clue |
|---|---|
| TREED | In a difficult spot: Colloq. |
| TREED | In a difficult spot |
| TREE | Put in a difficult spot |
| ARIADNE | Song before "Roundabout" finale is one that helped Theseus get through a difficult spot in his life (7) |
| STICKY | Difficult: Colloq. |
| STUMPERS | Difficult questions: Colloq. |
| STEEP | Too difficult: Colloq. |
| PRETTYPASS | Difficult situation: Colloq. |
