Enter a clue or pattern or both:
The Clue
Run ___ of (5 letter answer)
The Answer
AFOUL
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Notes
The answer AFOUL is uncommon, appearing about once every 500 puzzles.
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In a state of entanglement
Run ___ of (hit a snag)
Definition
AFOUL as an adjective:
1. (afoul, foul, fouled) = especially of a ship's lines etc; "with its sails afoul"; "a foul anchor"