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Hired Thug Crossword Clue

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99%4Exact Match!
verb

• continue a certain state, condition, or activity

• come to pass

• move forward, also in the metaphorical sense

• continue talking

• start running, functioning, or operating

37%4Hired thug
noun

• an awkward stupid person

• an aggressive and violent young criminal

36%6 A slang term for a hired thug
noun

• a variety of albatross with black feet

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The Guardian Quick02 Oct 2023 Across 8
The Guardian Quick02 Oct 2023 Across 8
New York Times04 Oct 2004 Down 53
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