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noun • an aggressive and violent young criminal | ||||||||
| 34% | 8 | Engaging in petty theft or petty acts of dishonesty | ||||||
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| 28% | 8 | Ruffian | ||||||
noun • someone who attacks | ||||||||
Petty Ruffian Crossword Clue
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HOODLUM which was last seen in the The Guardian Quick crossword.
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HOODLUM
Updated: October 13, 2023
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1 | Discover ruffian keeps right in front of the fire
The Guardian Cryptic -
13 Feb 2017 | The Guardian Cryptic / 13 Feb 2017 |
2 | Engaging in petty theft or petty acts of dishonesty | |
3 | In Paris, some trouble to follow for each wild ruffian
Telegraph Toughie -
27 Jun 2023 | Telegraph Toughie / 27 Jun 2023 |
4 | Outwardly tough, uncompromising ruffian
The Guardian Cryptic -
23 Dec 2015 | The Guardian Cryptic / 23 Dec 2015 |
5 | Petty officer's petty remark?
New York Times -
06 Aug 1995 | New York Times / 06 Aug 1995 |
6 | Ruffian | |
7 | Trouble in the underworld? Ruffian mostly rises
Telegraph Toughie -
02 Aug 2023 | Telegraph Toughie / 02 Aug 2023 |
