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Putin's heart — and his dough in hot water (7)

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trouble

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'hot water' is the definition.
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(Other definitions for trouble that I've seen before include "Disquiet" , "Discord" , "Disturb; difficulty" , "Difficulty, care, worry" , "To make the effort" .)

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