| Answer | Crossword Clue |
|---|---|
| UPHILL | Like a tough battle |
| DIGSIN | Prepares for a tough battle |
| RASP | Talk like a tough |
| STALE | Like a tough cookie? |
| STRICT | Like a tough teacher |
| RASP | Speak like a tough guy |
| RASP | Talk like a tough guy |
| STERN | Like a tough-love parent |
| RASPED | Spoke like a tough guy |
| RASP | Speak like a tough guy, say |
| SEMI | Like the "tough" of a Burt Reynolds film |
| THROWACURVE | Ask a tough question like a major leaguer |
| HOARSE | Like a coach after a tough game, probably |
