Tight spots refer to difficult or challenging situations. The crossword solutions for this term are JAMS (4 letters), SQUEEZES (8 letters), FIXES (5 letters) and BINDS (5 letters). JAMS can refer to a situation where progress is blocked or hindered, while squeezes can refer to a situation where resources are limited. Fixes can refer to a situation where a solution is found, and BINDS can refer to a situation where someone is obligated to do something.