Answer: hardasnails

AnswerCrossword Clue
HARDASNAILSTough
HARDASNAILSStern
HARDASNAILSAdamant; steely
HARDASNAILSSteely
HARDASNAILSExtremely stern
HARDASNAILSBEING THIS, A CARPENTER SURVIVES TOUGH SITUATIONS