GET TOUGH is an expression that is used to describe a situation in which someone takes a strong stance or becomes more strict and demanding. The crossword solutions for this term are HARDEN (6 letters), INURE (5 letters), COARSEN (7 letters), MANUP (5 letters), USEFORCE (8 letters), and CRACKTHEWHIP (12 letters). HARDEN means to become hard or rigid, INURE means to become accustomed to something unpleasant, COARSEN means to make or become rough or crude, MANUP means to act in a courageous or determined way, USEFORCE means to use physical strength or power, and CRACKTHEWHIP means to exercise strict control or discipline. All of these words can be used to describe the phrase GET TOUGH.