Pressing

Answer:

DIRE

Hint:

Think of a word that describes something urgent or extremely serious, often used to emphasize a critical situation.

Explanation:

"Pressing" hints at something urgent or demanding, which is the definition part of the clue. The answer "DIRE" fits because it means extremely serious or urgent. The wordplay is straightforward here—no hidden tricks—just a direct synonym for "pressing" in the sense of being critical or severe.

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