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In The Manner Of A Ruffian Crossword Clue

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We've checked our database and believe the answer is THUGGISH which was last seen in the The Guardian Quick crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is: THUGGISH

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adjective

• Characterized by thuggery; behaving in a violent or intimidating way; appearing to be violent or intimidating.

• Resembling or characteristic of the assassins known as thugs or Thuggees (often capitalized in this sense).

28%8Ruffian
noun

• someone who attacks

28%10Ruffian or scamp
noun

• someone who is morally reprehensible

verb

• subject to laughter or ridicule

• use foul or abusive language towards

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    adjective
  • • Characterized by thuggery; behaving in a violent or intimidating way; appearing to be violent or intimidating.
  • • Resembling or characteristic of the assassins known as thugs or thuggees (often capitalized in this sense).

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