A sticking point is a difficult or contentious issue that prevents progress in a discussion or negotiation. The crossword solutions for the term 'sticking point' are CRAW (4 letters), DAGGER (6 letters), CARET (5 letters), RIB (3 letters), RUB (3 letters), TINE (4 letters), THORN (5 letters), PRONG (5 letters), SNAG (4 letters), BARB (4 letters), RUT (3 letters), QUAGMIRE (8 letters), BRIAR (5 letters), MIRE (4 letters), and BOND (4 letters). These words all refer to something sharp, pointed, or difficult to traverse, which can be used to illustrate the concept of a sticking point.