Related Clues:

• "Live with it"
• Strong, ruffian
• Chewy, even if less hard
• Able to withstand wear and tear
• Strict, uncompromising
• Not easy to crack
• Difficult, though less hard after start
• Difficult, as a problem
• However, after husband leaves, it's harsh
• Closed? That's awful unlucky
• Demanding return of books: we’re disgusted
• It can be hard for enemies leaving meeting house
• Hard, however, when first husband lost
• Resilient; thug
• Difficult, as a challenge