| Answer | Crossword Clue |
|---|---|
| RECESSION | Tough economic time |
| INCHAPTERELEVEN | Because of tough economic times, the literary character was ... |
| ORDEAL | Tough time |
| HARDSHIP | Tough time |
| TRIAL | Tough time |
| THETERRIBLETWOS | Tough time for parents |
| DRYSEASON | Tough time to farm |
| IDES | Tough time for Caesar |
| BADHAREDAY | Tough time for a bunny? |
| BROKEPERIOD | Tough time spent between jobs? |
| GEORGERAFT | One-time movie "tough guy" |
| SEESAWED | Had a tough time deciding |
| AGONIZES | Has a tough time deciding |
| TIDES | Helps through a tough time, with "over" |
| TIDED | Assisted through a tough time, with "over" |
