Below are possible answers for the crossword clue Critical situation.
6 letter answer(s) to critical situation
CLUTCH
a collection of things or persons to be handled together
a coupling that connects or disconnects driving and driven parts of a driving mechanism; "this year's model has an improved clutch"
a number of birds hatched at the same time
a pedal or lever that engages or disengages a rotating shaft and a driving mechanism; "he smoothely released the clutch with one foot and stepped on the gas with the other"
a tense critical situation; "he is a good man in the clutch"
a woman's strapless purse that is carried in the hand
affect; "Fear seized the prisoners"; "The patient was seized with unbearable pains"; "He was seized with a dreadful disease"
hold firmly, usually with one's hands; "She clutched my arm when she got scared"
take hold of; grab; "The sales clerk quickly seized the money on the counter"; "She clutched her purse"; "The mother seized her child by the arm"; "Birds of prey often seize small mammals"
9 letter answer(s) to critical situation
EMERGENCY
a brake operated by hand; usually operates by mechanical linkage
a state in which martial law applies; "the governor declared a state of emergency"
a sudden unforeseen crisis (usually involving danger) that requires immediate action; "he never knew what to do in an emergency"
Other crossword clues with similar answers to 'Critical situation'