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The Clue
Tense times (6 letter answer)
The Answer
CRISES
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Notes
The answer CRISES is seen occasionally, appearing about once every 750 puzzles.
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Definition
CRISIS as a noun:
1. an unstable situation of extreme danger or difficulty; "they went bankrupt during the economic crisis"
2. a crucial stage or turning point in the course of something; "after the crisis the patient either dies or gets better"