Answer:

bear

AnswerCrossword Clue
BEAROne of a fairy tale threesome
BEARPut up with
BEARDirection word
BEARCamp invader
BEARHandle
BEARTolerate
BEARStand
BEARBlack ...
BEARPessimist
BEARSymbol on California's flag
BEARWhat a koala really isn't
BEARAnimal that can stand upright
BEARArduous challenge
BEARWall Street pessimist
BEARCertain Wall Street type
BEARSee 6-Across
BEARReally tough task
BEARScavenger at Yellowstone
BEARMarket pessimist
BEARCampsite visitor
BEARPolar denizen
BEARTerribly tough task
BEAR1980 Olympics mascot
BEARCarry
BEARDen denizen
BEARGrizzly
BEARYogi or Smokey
BEARSee 5-Across
BEAROne of a storied threesome
BEARLargest land carnivore
BEARChicago footballer
BEARBaylor mascot
BEARCoach Bryant
BEARYellowstone sighting