| Answer | Crossword Clue |
|---|---|
| THORNY | Full of difficulties |
| KNOTTY | Full of difficulties |
| SCABROUS | Full of difficulties |
| BUMPY | Full of difficulties |
| HELLORHIGHWATER | Difficulties of whatever magnitude |
| MASTERKEY | A means of solving difficulties. |
| COPE | Manage in spite of difficulties |
| PLUCK | Resolution in the face of difficulties. |
| SPUNK | Courage in the face of difficulties: Colloq. |
