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Tough stuff that may indicate a problem for setter? (4,3)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

hard pad

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'may indicate a problem for setter?' is the definition.
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'tough stuff' is the wordplay.
'tough' becomes 'hard' (synonyms).
'stuff' becomes 'pad' (pad is a kind of stuff).
'hard'+'pad'='HARD PAD'

'that' acts as a link.

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(Other definitions for hard pad that I've seen before include "Distemper" , "Ailment of dogs' feet" .)

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