| Answer | Crossword Clue |
|---|---|
| BIND | Tough situation |
| HARDCHEESE | Tough situation |
| SPOT | Tough situation |
| JAM | Tough situation |
| HOTPOTATO | Tough situation |
| HOTSEAT | Tough situation |
| TRAVAIL | Tough situation |
| STRAIT | Tough situation |
| FLEEINGTHEPINCH | Escaping a tough situation? |
| RIDINGOUT | Surviving, as a tough situation |
| SHOWEDSOMECLASS | Was dignified in a tough situation |
| toughed | to stand firm, hold out against (a difficulty or difficult situation) (esp in tough it out) |
