A tricky situation is a difficult or complex problem that requires careful thought and consideration to solve. The crossword solutions for this term are SCRAPE (6 letters), PICKLE (6 letters), SPOT (4 letters), and BIND (4 letters). To SCRAPE means to remove something from a surface with a sharp or rough edge. To PICKLE is to preserve food in a salty or acidic liquid. To SPOT is to recognize or identify something. To BIND is to tie or fasten something together.