Enter a clue or pattern or both:
The Clue
Toughened (7 letter answer)
The Answer
STEELED
Tags
Notes
The answer STEELED is seen occasionally, appearing about once every 750 puzzles.
Related Clues
Girded
Hardened
Inured
Ready
Girded (oneself)
Made hard
Made resolute
Made tough
Prepared for the worst
Girded one's loins
Ready for the bad news
Set oneself against
Prepared for bad news, say
Prepared to grin and bear it
Definition
STEEL as a verb:
1. (steel, nerve) = get ready for something difficult or unpleasant
2. cover, plate, or edge with steel