Slippery ___ (worsening situation)

5 letters41 DownLast seen December 17, 2022

If you're working on the Daily Themed Crossword for December 17, 2022 and got stuck on the clue “Slippery ___ (worsening situation)”, you're in the right place. Below is the verified answer, plus context about the clue and links to every other clue from the same puzzle.

Answer

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About this clue

The clue “Slippery ___ (worsening situation)” was published in the Daily Themed Crossword on December 17, 2022, where it appeared as 41 Down. The solution is SLOPE — a 5-letter word that fits the 5-square down entry in the grid.

Daily Themed Crossword is a puzzle game by PlaySimple Games, available on iOS and Android. Each daily puzzle has a unifying theme that ties several of the longer clues together, and is sized 13×13 for the standard Themed edition.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the answer to "Slippery ___ (worsening situation)" in Daily Themed Crossword?
The answer is SLOPE, a 5-letter word that appeared as 41 Down in the puzzle dated December 17, 2022.
How many letters does the answer to "Slippery ___ (worsening situation)" have?
The answer has 5 letters: SLOPE.
When did the clue "Slippery ___ (worsening situation)" appear in Daily Themed Crossword?
This clue most recently appeared on December 17, 2022.
Where can I find the full solution to the December 17, 2022 Daily Themed Crossword?
You can find the complete solved grid and every answer at our puzzle page for December 17, 2022.
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