Very difficult and confused situation (8)
I believe the answer is:
quagmire
(Other definitions for quagmire that I've seen before include "Swamp" , "Swampy marsh" , "problematic situation" , "Wet bog" , "Bog; complex situation" .)
I believe the answer is:
quagmire
(Other definitions for quagmire that I've seen before include "Swamp" , "Swampy marsh" , "problematic situation" , "Wet bog" , "Bog; complex situation" .)