Answer: plight

AnswerCrossword Clue
PLIGHTTough spot
PLIGHTPrecarious situation
PLIGHTDilemma
PLIGHTPredicament
PLIGHTSorry state
PLIGHTUnfortunate situation
PLIGHT... one's troth
PLIGHTPickle
PLIGHTSad state of affairs
plightto pledge
plightdistressing condition
plightto make a solemn pledge