The crossword clue "Hired tough" was last seen in the Premier Sunday Crossword puzzle on July 7, 2019. We've carefully identified 53 possible answers from crossword puzzles published over the years. Among all candidates, GOON (4 letters) stands out as the strongest match at 99%, making it the most reliable solution for this particular clue.
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53 Other Potential Answers
Rank
Answer
Length
Source
Date
99%
GOON
Hired tough
(4)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Jul 7, 2019
99%
GOON
Hired tough
Premier Sunday Crossword · Jul 7, 2019
8%
BEWARETHEAIDESOFMARCH
Warning about interns hired every spring?
(21)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 13, 2026
8%
BEWARETHEAIDESOFMARCH
Warning about interns hired every spring?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 13, 2026
8%
OAK
Tree with tough wood
(3)
Universal Crossword
Jan 29, 2026
8%
OAK
Tree with tough wood
Universal Crossword · Jan 29, 2026
8%
EASIER
Not as tough
(6)
Universal Crossword
Oct 27, 2025
8%
EASIER
Not as tough
Universal Crossword · Oct 27, 2025
8%
DRAWABIGCROWD
The portrait artist was hired for a massive family reunion to ...
(13)
Universal Crossword
Sep 18, 2025
8%
DRAWABIGCROWD
The portrait artist was hired for a massive family reunion to ...
Universal Crossword · Sep 18, 2025
8%
ACT
"You're a tough __ to follow!"
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 12, 2025
8%
ACT
"You're a tough __ to follow!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 12, 2025
8%
RAMBO
Classic tough guy role (Last two letters + ...)
(5)
Universal Crossword
May 15, 2025
8%
RAMBO
Classic tough guy role (Last two letters + ...)
Universal Crossword · May 15, 2025
8%
PRTEAM
Group hired to write a corporate apology
(6)
Universal Crossword
Jan 12, 2025
8%
PRTEAM
Group hired to write a corporate apology
Universal Crossword · Jan 12, 2025
8%
ITCH
Annoyance that may be tough to reach
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 20, 2024
8%
ITCH
Annoyance that may be tough to reach
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 20, 2024
8%
POOLPLAYER
Person who might get a tough break?
(10)
Universal Crossword
Dec 20, 2024
8%
POOLPLAYER
Person who might get a tough break?
Universal Crossword · Dec 20, 2024
8%
NEWONTHEJOB
Like a freshly hired employee
(11)
Universal Crossword
Dec 17, 2024
8%
NEWONTHEJOB
Like a freshly hired employee
Universal Crossword · Dec 17, 2024
8%
NUT
It might be tough to crack
(3)
Universal Crossword
Jul 28, 2024
8%
NUT
It might be tough to crack
Universal Crossword · Jul 28, 2024
8%
VICTORIASSECRET
Company that hired its first transgender model in 2019
(15)
Universal Crossword
Mar 31, 2024
8%
VICTORIASSECRET
Company that hired its first transgender model in 2019
Universal Crossword · Mar 31, 2024
8%
BLAME
It's often tough to assign
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jan 23, 2024
8%
BLAME
It's often tough to assign
Universal Crossword · Jan 23, 2024
8%
SUEME
"Well, tough!"
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jan 13, 2024
8%
SUEME
"Well, tough!"
Universal Crossword · Jan 13, 2024
8%
ERA
"I'm in my flop ___" ("Life's been tough lately")
(3)
Universal Crossword
Nov 27, 2023
8%
ERA
"I'm in my flop ___" ("Life's been tough lately")
Universal Crossword · Nov 27, 2023
8%
PRESOAK
Laundry cycle for a tough stain
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 20, 2023
8%
PRESOAK
Laundry cycle for a tough stain
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 20, 2023
8%
EGO
A big one makes teamwork tough
(3)
Universal Crossword
Oct 23, 2023
8%
EGO
A big one makes teamwork tough
Universal Crossword · Oct 23, 2023
8%
NEW
Just hired
(3)
Universal Crossword
May 12, 2023
8%
NEW
Just hired
Universal Crossword · May 12, 2023
8%
HOUSE
Gambling opponent that's tough to beat
(5)
Universal Crossword
Dec 8, 2022
8%
HOUSE
Gambling opponent that's tough to beat
Universal Crossword · Dec 8, 2022
8%
OPERA
Musical "Jeopardy!" category that's tough for many contestants
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 20, 2022
8%
OPERA
Musical "Jeopardy!" category that's tough for many contestants
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 20, 2022
8%
IRONOAK
Tree with tough wood
(7)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Aug 10, 2022
8%
IRONOAK
Tree with tough wood
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Aug 10, 2022
8%
UNWINDS
Chills out after a tough day
(7)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Jul 14, 2022
8%
UNWINDS
Chills out after a tough day
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Jul 14, 2022
8%
BITTERPILL
It's tough to swallow
(10)
Universal Crossword
Jul 9, 2022
8%
BITTERPILL
It's tough to swallow
Universal Crossword · Jul 9, 2022
8%
SAFES
They should be tough to crack
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jun 7, 2022
8%
SAFES
They should be tough to crack
Universal Crossword · Jun 7, 2022
8%
KNOCKWURST
Say "The casing is way too tough. The Germans would be appalled," maybe
(10)
Universal Crossword
Apr 26, 2022
8%
KNOCKWURST
Say "The casing is way too tough. The Germans would be appalled," maybe
Universal Crossword · Apr 26, 2022
8%
REFEREE
One making many tough calls
(7)
Universal Crossword
Jan 5, 2022
8%
REFEREE
One making many tough calls
Universal Crossword · Jan 5, 2022
8%
BRACE
"___ yourself" ("This will be tough")
(5)
Universal Crossword
Oct 10, 2021
8%
BRACE
"___ yourself" ("This will be tough")
Universal Crossword · Oct 10, 2021
8%
ONEROUS
Really tough, as tasks
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 28, 2021
8%
ONEROUS
Really tough, as tasks
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 28, 2021
8%
HARDTRUTHS
Realities that are tough to face
(10)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Jul 4, 2021
8%
HARDTRUTHS
Realities that are tough to face
Premier Sunday Crossword · Jul 4, 2021
8%
LOWERSTHEBOOM
Gets tough (on)
(13)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Feb 24, 2021
8%
LOWERSTHEBOOM
Gets tough (on)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Feb 24, 2021
8%
KALE
Green with tough stems
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 15, 2021
8%
KALE
Green with tough stems
Universal Crossword · Feb 15, 2021
8%
HRREP
Person hired to hire, informally
(5)
Universal Crossword
Dec 5, 2020
8%
HRREP
Person hired to hire, informally
Universal Crossword · Dec 5, 2020
8%
TIDED
Helped through a tough time, with "over"
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 6, 2020
8%
TIDED
Helped through a tough time, with "over"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 6, 2020
8%
FINALLYFOUR
Like a three-year-old after a tough year, to Mom?
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 20, 2020
8%
FINALLYFOUR
Like a three-year-old after a tough year, to Mom?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 20, 2020
8%
TYRANT
Very tough boss
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 4, 2020
8%
TYRANT
Very tough boss
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 4, 2020
8%
BATH
It may be drawn at the end of a tough day
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 9, 2020
8%
BATH
It may be drawn at the end of a tough day
Universal Crossword · Apr 9, 2020
8%
GRADES
They're often tough for students to raise
(6)
Universal Crossword
Feb 16, 2020
8%
GRADES
They're often tough for students to raise
Universal Crossword · Feb 16, 2020
8%
CASE
A cold one is tough to crack
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 5, 2020
8%
CASE
A cold one is tough to crack
Universal Crossword · Jan 5, 2020
8%
SCRAPPY
Determined and tough
(7)
Universal Crossword
Dec 5, 2019
8%
SCRAPPY
Determined and tough
Universal Crossword · Dec 5, 2019
8%
COWBOYUP
"Dust yourself off and hang tough!"
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 23, 2019
8%
COWBOYUP
"Dust yourself off and hang tough!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 23, 2019
8%
BALLADSINGER
Vocalist hired to promote sports equipment?
(12)
Universal Crossword
Nov 14, 2019
8%
BALLADSINGER
Vocalist hired to promote sports equipment?
Universal Crossword · Nov 14, 2019
8%
LEAN
Like tough economic times
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 27, 2019
8%
LEAN
Like tough economic times
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 27, 2019
8%
FOOTINTHEDOOR
Symbolic first step toward getting hired
(13)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Feb 23, 2019
8%
FOOTINTHEDOOR
Symbolic first step toward getting hired
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Feb 23, 2019
8%
DRAGINTO
Involve with reluctantly, as a tough situation
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 10, 2019
8%
DRAGINTO
Involve with reluctantly, as a tough situation
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 10, 2019
8%
WICKET
Sticky — (tough spot)
(6)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Jan 27, 2019
8%
WICKET
Sticky — (tough spot)
Premier Sunday Crossword · Jan 27, 2019
8%
JUMPERCAB
Vehicle hired to carry steeplechase horses?
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 21, 2018
8%
JUMPERCAB
Vehicle hired to carry steeplechase horses?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 21, 2018
1%
GRIT
Mental toughness
(4)
Universal Crossword
Dec 26, 2025
1%
GRIT
Mental toughness
Universal Crossword · Dec 26, 2025
1%
ACTEDBIG
Feigned toughness
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 17, 2022
1%
ACTEDBIG
Feigned toughness
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 17, 2022
1%
ACTBIG
Feign toughness
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 5, 2022
1%
ACTBIG
Feign toughness
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 5, 2022
1%
MALEEGO
Cause of some tough-guy behavior
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 7, 2020
1%
MALEEGO
Cause of some tough-guy behavior
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 7, 2020
1%
NEWGUY
Just-hired man, e.g.
(6)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Sep 8, 2019
1%
NEWGUY
Just-hired man, e.g.
Premier Sunday Crossword · Sep 8, 2019
1%
GANG
Turf toughs
(4)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Feb 25, 2018
1%
GANG
Turf toughs
Premier Sunday Crossword · Feb 25, 2018
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "Hired tough" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 53 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is GOON (4 letters).
What is the best answer for "Hired tough"?
The best answer for "Hired tough" is GOON with 4 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has "Hired tough" been used as a crossword clue?
This clue has appeared 1 time in our database.
It has been featured in Premier Sunday Crossword.
It was last seen in the Premier Sunday Crossword on July 7, 2019.