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Toughen Up Crossword Clue

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

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298%6BEAMANExact Match!
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We think the answer is "INURE" which means:

    verb
  • • Cause to accept or become hardened to; habituate

An example sentence would be:

  • • "Exposing your skin to the sun for short periods will inure it to the heat."
  • • "The soldiers underwent intense training to inure themselves to the rigors of war."

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The Guardian Quick17 Jun 2016 Across 10
New York Times26 Oct 2015 Down 44 BEAMAN
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