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Literary Heroine Awfully Gung Ho On The Inside But Lacking Good Resilience Crossword Clue

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We've checked our database and believe the answer is TOUGHNESS which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is: TOUGHNESS

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199%9Exact Match!
239%7Gung-ho for war
339%6 Actor known for his roles in 'Mr. Mom' and 'Gung Ho'

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We think the answer is "TOUGHNESS" which means:

    noun
  • • Enduring strength and energy
  • • The property of being big and strong
  • • The elasticity and hardness of a metal object; its ability to absorb considerable energy before cracking
  • • Impressive difficulty

An example sentence would be:

  • • "His toughness was evident when he completed the marathon despite his injured leg."
  • • "The boxer's toughness helped him withstand numerous blows from his opponent."

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The Guardian Cryptic17 May 2022 Across 30
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