American tug Crossword Clue

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Here is the answer for the crossword clue American tug (4) last seen in Puzzler Cryptic puzzle. We have found 40 possible answers for this clue in our database. Among them, one solution stands out with a 98% match which has a length of 4 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is YANK.

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40 Potential Answers:

RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% YANK American tug (4) (4) Puzzler Cryptic Dec 12, 2023
29% YANKEE American tug, extremely effective (6) The Times Cryptic Jul 8, 2025
22% YANKS Nick name for Americans; tugs or snatches forcefully (5) (5)
3% IDOL "American ___" (4) TV Mar 29, 2026
3% FOREIGN Like an American in Paris (7) New York Times Mar 28, 2026
3% USAGES Rishi, into American traditions (6) The Telegraph Toughie Mar 25, 2026
3% ARBUS American photographer Diane (5) LA Times Mini Mar 25, 2026
3% BISON American buffalo (5) LA Times Daily Mar 23, 2026
3% ROPE Tug-of-war gear (4)
3% SAPSUCKER American woodpecker (9) Premier Sunday Mar 22, 2026

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In this clue, "American" hints at the nationality, and "tug" suggests a quick, forceful pull. "YANK" fits perfectly as it means to pull with a sudden movement and is also a colloquial term for an American.