Awkward situation (6)

I believe the answer is:

pickle

'awkward situation' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)

This is all the clue.

(Other definitions for pickle that I've seen before include "imp" , "tricky spot" , "Preserve in brine or vinegar" , "Preserve; muddle" , "Chutney, relish, salsa etc" .)

I've seen this clue in The Washington Post, The Telegraph, the Wall Street Journal, the L.A. Times Daily, The Guardian and The Times.

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