The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 letter word TOUGH which also is the latest solution we found used in New York Times in 1954.
Strong but pliant crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| TOUGH | 100 % | 5 |
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Strong but pliant
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- tough
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- yes
- aramid
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- hyena
Crossword Answer definitions
TOUGH noun- A person who obtains things by force; a thug or bully.
- To endure.
- To toughen.
- Strong and resilient; sturdy.
- (of food) Difficult to cut or chew.
- Rugged or physically hardy.
- Stubborn.
- (of weather etc) Harsh or severe.
- Rowdy or rough.
- (of questions, etc.) Difficult or demanding.
- Undergoing plastic deformation before breaking.
- Used to indicate lack of sympathy
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