Cryptic crossword clue
Tough guy doing time’s putting the squeeze on most of nick 9

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word IRONSIDES

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What does IRONSIDES mean?

IRONSIDES noun
  1. One who is very strong and courageous.

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