Crossword clue

Dilemma crossword clue

We have 15 answers for the clue “Dilemma”, from 3–11 letters. The most likely answer is QUANDARY.

Top answer QUANDARY 8 letters · State of uncertainty

All answers for “Dilemma”

AnswerLettersMeaning
3-letter answers
FIX 3 Difficult position, informal
JAM 3 Difficult situation, informal
4-letter answers
BIND 4 Awkward situation, informal
SPOT 4 Tricky situation, informal
HOLE 4 Awkward situation
CRUX 4 Most difficult point
6-letter answers
PLIGHT 6 Dangerous or difficult situation
PICKLE 6 Difficult situation, informal
CORNER 6 Difficult position
PUZZLE 6 Perplexing problem
7-letter answers
PROBLEM 7 Matter needing solution
IMPASSE 7 Deadlock
8-letter answers
QUANDARY Best match 8 State of uncertainty
QUAGMIRE 8 Complex situation
11-letter answers
PREDICAMENT 11 Difficult situation

What does “Dilemma” mean?

A dilemma is a situation in which a difficult choice has to be made between two or more alternatives, especially equally undesirable ones. It is a noun, often used loosely to mean any difficult problem.

Solving tip

Short answers include BIND, FIX and SPOT; also PLIGHT and QUANDARY. For deadlock-type clues, IMPASSE also fits.

Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to the crossword clue "Dilemma"?

The most likely answer is QUANDARY (8 letters) — State of uncertainty. Other common answers are PLIGHT (6), PREDICAMENT (11), BIND (4), FIX (3).

How many letters are in the answer to "Dilemma"?

Answers to "Dilemma" range from 3–11 letters. Count the squares in your grid and use the length filter on this page to narrow the list.