The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 letter word LUSTY
I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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More clues leading to the result LUSTY
- Out of practice, but with change of hands becoming strong
- Vigorous, if in need of practice, having changed sides
- Out of practice on changing sides, becomes passionate
- Endless drag before filthy place is fit
- Tough lout sat by, oddly
- Virile and sultry somehow but no Romeo
- Passionate love everyone can see with good man over time
- Vigorous lecturer with a big chest knocking out bachelor
- Sexy Liberal goes to small United States Territory
- Middle of blue pen is stout
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The straight part
We know that "Tough" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case tough = lusty.The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does LUSTY mean?
LUSTY adjective- Exhibiting lust (in the obsolete sense meaning "vigor"); strong, healthy, robust; vigorous; full of sap or vitality.
- Hearty, merry, gleesome, enthusiastic, lively, stirring.
- Given to experiencing lust; enjoying physical sensations; lustful.
- Beautiful; handsome; pleasant.
- Of large size; big.