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American tug Crossword Clue
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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Crossword Answer For American tug (4):
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40 Potential Answers:
| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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) | ||
| 4% | WAR Tug-of-__ | (3) | LA Times Daily | Dec 24, 2025 |
| 4% | PULLED Tugged | (6) | The Telegraph Quick | Dec 4, 2025 |
| 4% | PULLAT Tug | (6) | Newsday | Nov 7, 2025 |
| 4% | PULL Tug | (4) | The Telegraph Quick | Oct 30, 2025 |
| 3% | JERKIN Endlessly tugging waistcoat | (6) | The Telegraph Toughie | Jan 7, 2026 |
| 3% | PRAIRIE North American plain | (7) | The Times Specialist | Jan 5, 2026 |
| 3% | NAVAJO Native American people | (6) | The Times Concise | Jan 5, 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.