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Place in a difficult situation (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

spot

I believe this is a double definition.

'place' is the first definition.
('spot' can be a synonym of 'place')

'a difficult situation' is the second definition.
(I've seen this before)

'in' acts as a link.

(Other definitions for spot that I've seen before include "Observe - place" , "precise location" , "Detect" , "make out" , "Discern - mark" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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