Tough time for Rod, drunk on bad ale (6) Crossword Clue

Here is the answer for the crossword clue Tough time for Rod, drunk on bad ale (6) . 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 6 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is ORDEAL.

Love the NYT Mini? Try our Mini.

Fresh puzzles every day, no paywall.

See results below advertisement

Crossword Answer For Tough time for Rod, drunk on bad ale (6):

You can click on thetiles to reveal letter by letter before uncovering the full solution.

advertisement

40 Potential Answers:

RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% ORDEAL Tough time for Rod, drunk on bad ale (6) (6)
6% EASIER Not as tough (6) Universal Oct 27, 2025
6% SHAFT Hot rod rod (5) LA Times Daily Sep 25, 2025
6% AXLE Rod in a hot rod (4) New York Times Sep 14, 2025
6% STORM Bad time to head outside with a tall metal rod (5) New York Times Mini Sep 11, 2025
6% EAGERLY Grey ale drunk with enthusiasm (7) (7) Mirror Cryptic Aug 4, 2025
5% REEL Rod's partner (4) LA Times Daily Oct 29, 2025
5% OHNO "This is bad!" (4) USA Today Oct 27, 2025
5% NEEDLES Knitting rods (7) (7) Mirror Classic Oct 27, 2025
5% ICANTTALK "You've called at a bad time" (9) New York Times Oct 25, 2025
Tough time for Rod, drunk on bad ale (6) Crossword Clue
Stay up-to-date with our updates!
Explore your favorite daily puzzles and get quick tips, find missing answers to complete your crossword.
CW alt logo

Fresh Clues From Recent Puzzles

Your Crossword Clues FAQ Guide

We found 40 solutions for Tough time for Rod, drunk on bad ale (6). The top solutions are determined by popularity, ratings and frequency of searches. The most likely answer for the clue is ORDEAL.

With crossword-solver.io you will find 40 solutions. We use historic puzzles to find the best matches for your question. We add many new clues on a daily basis.

With our crossword solver search engine you have access to over 7 million clues. You can narrow down the possible answers by specifying the number of letters it contains. We found more than 40 answers for Tough time for Rod, drunk on bad ale (6).