| Answer | Crossword Clue |
|---|---|
| TIE | Situation with no up side |
| BLINDALLEY | Situation with no future. |
| SIZES | Assesses, as a situation, with "up" |
| confronts | Face up to and deal with (a problem or difficult situation) |
| confront | Face up to and deal with (a problem or difficult situation) |
| confronted | Face up to and deal with (a problem or difficult situation) |
| confronting | Face up to and deal with (a problem or difficult situation) |
