| Answer | Crossword Clue |
|---|---|
| up | in a difficult situation, esp. in financial straits |
| equanimity | Mental calmness, composure, and evenness of temper, esp. in a difficult situation |
| toughed | to stand firm, hold out against (a difficulty or difficult situation) (esp in tough it out) |
| dilemmas | A situation in which a difficult choice has to be made between two or more alternatives, esp. equally undesirable ones |
| creek | in a predicament; in a difficult or seemingly hopeless situation |
| position | A person's place or rank in relation to others, esp. in a competitive situation |
| positions | A person's place or rank in relation to others, esp. in a competitive situation |
