Awkward Situation You Might Cut With a Knife

This page is the CodyCross answer for the clue below from The 90s, Group 1137, Puzzle 5 (Online Chat Rooms).

Question is: Awkward Situation You Might Cut With a Knife

and the answer is: TENSION

Word Meaning:

TENSION — The condition of being held in a state between two or more forces, which are acting in opposition to each other.

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