The Clue
Zone of the ___: 1920-23 (7 letter answer)
The Answer
STRAITS
Tags
Notes
The answer STRAITS is rarely seen, appearing only about once every 1000 puzzles.
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Definition
STRAITS as a noun:
1. (pass, strait, straits) = a bad or difficult situation or state of affairs
2. (pass, head, straits) = a difficult juncture; "a pretty pass"; "matters came to a head yesterday"
STRAIT as a noun:
1. (strait, sound) = a narrow channel of the sea joining two larger bodies of water
2. (pass, strait, straits) = a bad or difficult situation or state of affairs