Tough Time Crossword Clue

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We've checked our database and believe the answer is ORDEAL which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is: ORDEAL

Updated: October 11, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood

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Rank		Letters	Answer	Clue
1	99%	6		Exact Match!
2	29%	11		Having a tough time
3	29%	6		Have a tough time

About This Clues Answer

We think the answer is "ORDEAL" which means:

noun

• A severe or trying experience
• A primitive method of determining a person's guilt or innocence by subjecting the accused person to dangerous or painful tests believed to be under divine control; escape was usually taken as a sign of innocence

An example sentence would be:

• "The survivor of the shipwreck described the terrifying ordeal they went through."
• "She had to go through a grueling ordeal to become a licensed pilot."

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Clue Last Found In...

Source	#Number	Answer
New York Times17 Sep 2014	Across 35
New York Times13 Nov 2007	Down 11
New York Times25 Jul 2005	Across 46
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