Riddled (with)

RIFE

Think of a word that describes something widespread or abundant, often used when talking about problems or conditions that are very common in a place.

Riddled (with)" hints at something full of or permeated by a quality, like holes in a sieve. The word "riddled" itself suggests being filled or overrun, which aligns with "RIFE"—meaning widespread or abundant. The parentheses imply the answer is a synonym for the state of being saturated with something, making "RIFE" a perfect fit.