| Answer | Crossword Clue |
|---|---|
| GRACE | It's often hard to maintain under pressure |
| regulator | a. governor mechanism for regulating the flow of fuel, steam, etc., to an engine in order to maintain constant speed under varying load or resistance b. valve for regulating the pressure of flowing gas or liquid to maintain a predetermined p |
| template | a short piece or block placed horizontally in a wall under a beam to distribute its weight or pressure (as over a door) |
| THEURGE | It's often hard to resist |
| OLDSCORE | It's often hard to settle |
| LEASE | It's often hard to break |
| HABIT | It's often hard to kick |
| MULE | It's often hard to budge |
| HYPE | It's often hard to live up to |
