Soak in a brine (6)

I believe the answer is:

pickle

(Other definitions for pickle that I've seen before include "Preserved vegetable of informal plight" , "Immerse (object) in acid" , "Preserve; mess" , "Condiment - tricky situation - troublesome child" , "Relish; tricky situation" .)

I've seen this clue in the USA Today.

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