They’re tough to swallow Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% TERPILLS They’re tough to swallow (8) Wall Street Journal Feb 18, 2021
6% EASIER Not as tough (6) Universal Oct 27, 2025
6% ASTO In re (4) The Atlantic Oct 24, 2025
5% LEADEN Tough to move (6) LA Times Daily Oct 20, 2025
5% GULP *Sound of swallowing fear ... or swallow a drink greedily (4)
5% NOTE Do, re or mi (4) New York Times Oct 20, 2025
5% SLOG Tough go (4) Newsday Oct 17, 2025
5% TREED Caught in a tough spot (5) Wall Street Journal Oct 16, 2025
5% SLOGS Tough travels (5) Newsday Oct 12, 2025
5% BADASSERY Tough, cool quality (9) Universal Oct 11, 2025

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