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Situation where attempts to solve a problem only compound it (7,6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

vicious circle

(Other definitions for vicious circle that I've seen before include "from which there's no escape" , "Situation where attempts to solve a problem make things worse" , "Worsening situation of cause and effect" , "It gets continually worse" , "Mutually intensifying situation" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.
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