Answer: toughie

AnswerCrossword Clue
TOUGHIEPoser
TOUGHIECause for some chin stroking
TOUGHIEHead-scratcher
TOUGHIEHard one
TOUGHIEReal poser
toughiea tough person, also TOUGHY
toughietough person, esp. one who is belligerent
toughiedifficult problem or situation
toughieharsh or blunt book, movie, etc.