Gave a hard time crossword clue

Answer
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Hidden by default so you do not spoil it by accident. Hint: it starts with H and has 7 letters.

HASSLED

HASSLED — the 7-letter solution to “Gave a hard time”, entered at 17 Down in the Thomas Joseph crossword for May 15, 2026.

About this clue

“Gave a hard time” appeared as 17 Down in the Thomas Joseph crossword on May 15, 2026, and the answer is 7 letters long. This is the only Thomas Joseph puzzle we have tracked it in so far.

Letters
7
Position
17 Down
Times seen
1

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Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “Gave a hard time”?

In the Thomas Joseph crossword for Friday, May 15, 2026, the answer to “Gave a hard time” is HASSLED — 7 letters, entered at 17 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 “Gave a hard time” in the Thomas Joseph crossword the answer has been HASSLED, but always check the letter count against your grid.

How many letters is the answer?

The answer has 7 letters and starts with H.

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.