“Tough thing to be in” crossword clue

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.SPOT is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Tough thing to be in”. It was last seen in the puzzle of September 12, 2026, where it runs at 54 Down and fills 4 squares. It crosses 4 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.