| Answer | Crossword Clue |
|---|---|
| DOORDIE | Like a dire situation |
| ITSBAD | Dire appraisal of a situation |
| NOWIN | Like a hopeless situation |
| NOWIN | Like a frustrating situation |
| TOUCHANDGO | Like a risky situation |
| NOLOSE | Like a win-win situation |
| LOSELOSE | Like a catch-22 situation |
| AVOIDABLE | Like a situation that could have been prevented |
| TWOOUT | Like a situation in which to avoid a sacrifice |
