Difficult time crossword clue

Answer
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Hidden by default so you do not spoil it by accident. Hint: it starts with R and has 13 letters.

ROUGHSLEDDING

ROUGHSLEDDING — the 13-letter solution to “Difficult time”, entered at 8 Down in the Thomas Joseph crossword for December 05, 2025.

About this clue

“Difficult time” appeared as 8 Down in the Thomas Joseph crossword on December 05, 2025, and the answer is 13 letters long. This is the only Thomas Joseph puzzle we have tracked it in so far.

Letters
13
Position
8 Down
Times seen
1

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Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “Difficult time”?

In the Thomas Joseph crossword for Friday, December 5, 2025, the answer to “Difficult time” is ROUGHSLEDDING — 13 letters, entered at 8 Down.

Could the answer be different in my puzzle?

The same clue text can take different answers depending on the grid. Every time we have seen “Difficult time” in the Thomas Joseph crossword the answer has been ROUGHSLEDDING, but always check the letter count against your grid.

How many letters is the answer?

The answer has 13 letters and starts with R.

Is this the official Thomas Joseph site?

No. This is an independent solver’s reference. The Thomas Joseph crossword is published by King Features Syndicate.