IN IRONS Crossword Clue
IN IRONS Crossword Clue
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Crossword Puzzle Infos
The term 'in irons' is an idiom which means to be in a difficult or helpless situation. It originates from the nautical term for when a ship is unable to move due to the wind and current pushing it against the anchor chain. In this context, the crossword solution of 'chained' is an appropriate answer as it refers to the literal chains that would have been used to keep the ship in place.
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