Answer: oldscore

AnswerCrossword Clue
OLDSCOREIt may take years to settle one
OLDSCOREIt's often hard to settle
OLDSCOREOne might want to settle it
OLDSCORESomething you might want to settle
OLDSCORESomething that has long needed settling
OLDSCORELongstanding issue
OLDSCORESomething to settle
OLDSCOREWhat a bitter person might try to settle