Crossword Clue:

Like a tough battle

Answer	Crossword Clue
UPHILL	Like a tough battle
DIGSIN	Prepares for a tough battle
RASP	Talk like a tough

STRICT	Like a tough teacher
STALE	Like a tough cookie?
RASPED	Spoke like a tough guy
RASP	Speak like a tough guy
RASP	Talk like a tough guy
STERN	Like a tough-love parent
RASP	Speak like a tough guy, say
HOARSE	Like a coach after a tough game, probably

THROWACURVE	Ask a tough question like a major leaguer
SEMI	Like the "tough" of a Burt Reynolds film