Can't figure out Cause of a sticky situation? The LA Times crossword from August 31, 2025 used this clue. Answer: 4 letters.
Cause of a sticky situation Crossword Answer
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Cause of a sticky situation Crossword Clue FAQ
What is the 4-letter answer to "Cause of a sticky situation" crossword clue?
The answer to the "Cause of a sticky situation" crossword clue is GLUE. This answer contains 4 letters and was confirmed in the LA Times puzzle.
Which crossword used "Cause of a sticky situation" clue?
This crossword clue most recently appeared in the LA Times puzzle on August 31, 2025. Daily crossword puzzles often reuse popular clues, so this clue may appear again in future puzzles from the same publication or others.
What is the meaning of GLUE?
The word GLUE means: join or attach with or as if with glue. This definition provides context for why it fits the crossword clue "Cause of a sticky situation".