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1 | 99% | 7 | Exact Match! | |
2 | 34% | 8 | Engaging in petty theft or petty acts of dishonesty | |
3 | 28% | 8 | Ruffian | |
Petty Ruffian Crossword Clue
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We think the answer is "HOODLUM" which means:
- noun
- • An aggressive and violent young criminal
An example sentence would be:
- • "The police arrested a notorious hoodlum last night."
- • "The neighborhood has become unsafe due to the presence of hoodlums."
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