Answer: standoff

AnswerCrossword Clue
STANDOFFStalemate
STANDOFFImpasse
STANDOFFRepel.
STANDOFFTie
STANDOFFMexican ... (draw)
STANDOFFDraw
STANDOFFMexican result?
standoffa tie or a draw, in a game
standoffA stalemate or deadlock between two equally matched opponents in a dispute or conflict