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Tense situation in play (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

drama

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This clue could be a double definition.

'tense situation' is the first definition.
'drama' can be an answer for 'situation' (I have seen 'Emotional situation' mean 'drama' so perhaps 'situation' could also mean 'drama'). I am not sure about the 'tense' bit.

'play' is the second definition.
(synonyms)

'in' acts as a link.

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(Other definitions for drama that I've seen before include "Emotional sequence of events (made out of a crisis?)" , "Play - excitement" , "Tragic situation" , "theatre show" , "Theatrical piece" .)

I've seen this clue in The Sun.
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