It's tough outside! (4)

I believe the answer is:

rind

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'outside' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)

I can't explain the rest of the clue.

(Other definitions for rind that I've seen before include "Protective cover on cheese" , "Skin of orange or melon" , "thick skin" , "outside" , "Skin of bacon" .)

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