Tough to solve Crossword Clue

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THORNY

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(adjective)
1. (of light) transmitted directly from a pointed light source
2. unfortunate or hard to bear
(adverb)
1. with firmness
2. slowly and with difficulty

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

TOUGH (adjective)
1. making great mental demands; hard to comprehend or solve or believe
2. very difficult; severely testing stamina or resolution
TOUGH (noun)
1. someone who learned to fight in the streets rather than being formally trained in the sport of boxing
2. an aggressive and violent young criminal
SOLVE (verb)
1. find the solution
2. settle, as of a debt

Hint 3: Other Answers Used in the Past

THORNY
(6 letters)

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3. Extreme anger

4. Talked tediously

5. Lingers

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8. Serene

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22. Entice

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26. 'That's amazing!'

27. Deceive

28. Arouse, as interest

29. Make happen

30. Smooth and shiny

32. Scurry away

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36. Liquid coloring

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48. Charged atom

50. Toaster waffle brand

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53. Not busy at all

54. Cross off

55. Strong craving

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58. All __ again (anew)

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