Rough patch is a term used to describe a difficult period of time. ACNE, the four letter solution, is a skin condition characterized by red pimples or bumps on the skin. SLUMP, the five letter solution, is a period of inactivity or decline. THICKET, the seven letter solution, is a dense growth of shrubs, trees, or other plants. Together, these solutions provide a vivid description of a rough patch, a difficult period of time characterized by inactivity, decline, and density.