Crossword clue
Dilemma crossword clue
We have 15 answers for the clue “Dilemma”, from 3–11 letters. The most likely answer is QUANDARY.
All answers for “Dilemma”
| Answer | Letters | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
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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.