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The Ruffian On The Stair Playwright Crossword Clue

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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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New York Times28 Aug 2010 Down 48 ORTON
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