Tough stuff that may indicate a problem for setter? Crossword Clue

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Here is the answer for the crossword clue Tough stuff that may indicate a problem for setter? last seen in Times Cryptic puzzle. We have found 40 possible answers for this clue in our database. Among them, one solution stands out with a 98% match which has a length of 7 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is HARDPAD.

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40 Potential Answers:

RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% HARDPAD Tough stuff that may indicate a problem for setter? (7) The Times Cryptic Jul 5, 2024
5% SIMPLE "No problem!" (6) Newsday Nov 8, 2025
5% MEANT Indicated (5) New York Times Oct 30, 2025
5% LITTLEHAND Hour indicator (10) Wall Street Journal Oct 28, 2025
5% EASIER Not as tough (6) Universal Oct 27, 2025
5% SIGNS Indications (5) Commuter Oct 27, 2025
5% ITSEASY "Not a problem!" (7) USA Today Oct 22, 2025
5% LEADEN Tough to move (6) LA Times Daily Oct 20, 2025
5% TAG Price indicator (3)
5% SLOG Tough go (4) Newsday Oct 17, 2025

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