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Toughened Crossword Clue

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97%8Exact Match!
verb

• bring to a desired consistency, texture, or hardness by a process of gradually heating and cooling

96%6Exact Match!
adjective satellite

• made tough by habitual exposure

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noun

• an alloy of iron with small amounts of carbon; widely used in construction; mechanical properties can be varied over a wide range

• a cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard

• knife sharpener consisting of a ridged steel rod

verb

• get ready for something difficult or unpleasant

• cover, plate, or edge with steel

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New York Times08 Oct 2010 Down 9
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