Answer: hellorhighwater

AnswerCrossword Clue
HELLORHIGHWATER

Difficulties, slangily

HELLORHIGHWATER

The worst-case scenario, idiomatically

HELLORHIGHWATER

Difficulties of whatever magnitude

HELLORHIGHWATER
The worst that may come
HELLORHIGHWATER
Come-what-may choices
HELLORHIGHWATERDire alternatives