What is the answer to "Difficult" in the USA Today Crossword?

The answer to the USA Today Crossword clue "Difficult" is TOUGH (5 letters).

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Difficult USA Today Crossword Clue

Down clue · from the September 8, 2026 puzzle

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TOUGH

5 letters · Down · last seen September 8, 2026

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