| Answer | Crossword Clue |
|---|---|
| SEW | Resolve, with "up" |
| iron | to resolve or clear up (difficulties, disagreements, etc.) |
| swear | to promise or resolve to give up something, esp. intoxicating beverages |
| STOUTLY | With resolve |
| IRON | Resolve, with "out" |
| STEELED | Filled with resolve |
| IRON | Resolve (with "out") |
| STEEL | Fill with resolve |
| TIES | Quiz bowls often resolve them with extra tossups |
| gritting | Clench (the teeth), esp. in order to keep one's resolve when faced with an unpleasant or painful duty |
