Things Go Awry

7×7

Where things get knotty and nothing goes as planned.

This crossword unravels words for things going wrong, disarray, and unexpected turns. A vocabulary challenge on mishaps and general knowledge.

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It's often crucial in winter, until it breaks
6A
An easy-looking hoop shot, often
7A
Supportive sticks, or a sweet source
8A
Totally snarled, like some fishing line
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Irritates greatly, as a pesky sibling might
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Traffic delimiters that slow things down
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Creates a chaotic situation, or spills

Down

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Common amino acid often abbreviated 'Ala'
3D
Forms a jumble, as wires might
4D
Like a fish in a dark cave, perhaps
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Clever deceptions or tricks
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Rebound off a surface, as a pool ball might

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