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Stuck at home, Dad turned capricious without feminine presence (2,1,6)

Ross

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in a pickle

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(Other definitions for in a pickle that I've seen before include "Suffering a difficult situation" , "Experiencing difficulties" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.
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