Tough spots can refer to a variety of difficult situations. JAMS, with four letters, are sticky or congested situations that require careful maneuvering to get out of. KNOTHOLES, with nine letters, are figurative holes in the wall that require creative solutions to get through. SCRAPES, with seven letters, are minor difficulties that require quick fixes. FIXES, with five letters, are solutions to problems. BINDS, with five letters, are difficult predicaments that require a lot of effort to get out of. HOTSEATS, with eight letters, are uncomfortable positions that require a lot of courage and strength to endure.