Cryptic crossword clue
Toughen up Kent-Sussex games 7

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word STEEPEN

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The straight part
We know that "Toughen up" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case toughen up = steepen.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does STEEPEN mean?

STEEPEN verb
  1. To make steeper.
  2. To become steeper.

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