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Fixed wreath to a tight spot (3,5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

hot water

'a tight spot' is the definition.
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'fixed wreath to' is the wordplay.
'fixed' is an anagram indicator.
'wreath'+'to'='wreathto'
'wreathto' anagrammed gives 'HOT WATER'.

(Other definitions for hot water that I've seen before include "Trouble (if you're in it)" , "The naughty get in it" , "Distressing plight to be in" , "that comes at bath time?" , "Taps contents" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.
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