What does the cryptic crossword clue "Tricky position, lying on front between two women (7)" mean?

The definition is "Tricky position". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). DI (synonym="DI") + L (synonym="ying") + EMMA (synonym=""two women"") = DILEMMA; definition: "Tricky position," The answer is DILEMMA.

Tricky position, lying on front between two women (7)

Guardian Cryptic #28999 | 17 Down | 2023-02-21 flower

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