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.

Crossword Answer For American tug (4):

40 Potential Answers:

Rank	Answer	Length	Source	Date
98%	YANK American tug (4)	(4)	Puzzler Cryptic	Dec 12, 2023
31%	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	Oct 27, 2025
3%	OLEO American margarine	(4)	The Telegraph Cross Atlantic	Oct 28, 2025
3%	NSA Americans with taps?	(3)	The Telegraph Cross Atlantic	Oct 24, 2025
3%	TBS "American Dad!" network	(3)	Commuter	Oct 24, 2025
3%	IDOL "American ___" (singing show)	(4)
3%	LATINO Mexican-American, e.g.	(6)
3%	VENEZUELA South American country	(9)	The Telegraph Quick	Oct 13, 2025

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What is the answer of American tug (4) Crossword Clue?

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.