Crossword clue
Tough and shrewd crossword clue
We have 9 answers for the clue “Tough and shrewd”, from 9–13 letters. The most likely answer is HARD-NOSED.
All answers for “Tough and shrewd”
| Answer | Letters | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 9-letter answers | ||
| HARD-NOSED Best match | 9 | Realistic and uncompromising |
| 10-letter answers | ||
| HARD-HEADED | 10 | Practical and not sentimental |
| HARD-BOILED | 10 | Tough and cynical |
| HARD-BITTEN | 10 | Toughened by experience |
| STREETWISE | 10 | Able to cope with tough city life |
| NO-NONSENSE | 10 | Businesslike and firm |
| 11-letter answers | ||
| TOUGH-MINDED | 11 | Realistic and strong-willed |
| STREET-SMART | 11 | Shrewd through urban experience |
| 13-letter answers | ||
| UNSENTIMENTAL | 13 | Not swayed by feelings |
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What does “Tough and shrewd” mean?
A descriptive phrase for someone who is realistic and unsentimental, particularly in business or negotiation. Many of the answers are hyphenated compounds beginning HARD-.
Solving tip
With a (4,5) or 4-5 enumeration the answer is HARD-NOSED. HARD-HEADED is (4,6) and HARD-BOILED is also (4,6), so check the crossing letters in the second word.
Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to the crossword clue "Tough and shrewd"?
The most likely answer is HARD-NOSED (9 letters) — Realistic and uncompromising. Other common answers are HARD-HEADED (10), HARD-BOILED (10), HARD-BITTEN (10), STREETWISE (10).
How many letters are in the answer to "Tough and shrewd"?
Answers to "Tough and shrewd" range from 9–13 letters. Count the squares in your grid and use the length filter on this page to narrow the list.