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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) | ||
| 3% | IDOL "American --" | (4) | Eugene Sheffer | Mar 11, 2026 |
| 3% | MISSUS Pine for American wife | (6) | The Times Quick Cryptic | Mar 11, 2026 |
| 3% | RHEA American ostrich (4) | (4) | Mirror Classic | Mar 10, 2026 |
| 3% | SIA Southwestern Native American | (3) | Newsday | Mar 8, 2026 |
| 3% | ROPE Tug-of-war gear | (4) | ||
| 3% | HEARTSTRINGS They're tugged to evoke strong emotions | (12) | The Telegraph Cross Atlantic | Mar 5, 2026 |
| 3% | URUGUAY South American country | (7) | The Telegraph Quick | Mar 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.