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Tough Firm Crossword Clue

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adjective

• consisting of tendons or resembling a tendon

adjective satellite

• (of meat) full of sinews; especially impossible to chew

• (of a person) possessing physical strength and weight; rugged and powerful

35%11Firm and determined
adjective satellite

• facing facts or difficulties realistically and with determination

34%9Tough-minded and firm
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New York Times19 Aug 1988 Down 40
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