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Scruff Of Neck Crossword Clue

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

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RankLettersAnswerClue
199%4Exact Match!
240%12 No scruff
340%9Scruff of scales on some reptiles

About This Clues Answer

We think the answer is "NAPE" which means:

    noun
  • • The back side of the neck
  • verb
  • • To bombard with napalm.

An example sentence would be:

  • • "She gently massaged his nape to relieve the tension."
  • • "The cold wind sent a shiver down her nape."

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Clue Last Found In...

Source #Number Answer
The Guardian Quick21 Oct 2003 Down 3
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