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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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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% | PULLSAT Tugs | (7) | Universal | Oct 28, 2026 |
| 3% | ROPE Tug-of-war cord | (4) | Newsday | Nov 9, 2026 |
| 3% | NAST "Father of the American Cartoon" | (4) | Newsday | Nov 8, 2026 |
| 3% | MENA Suvari of "American Beauty" | (4) | Wall Street Journal | Nov 7, 2026 |
| 3% | SETH American actor MacFarlane | (4) | The Telegraph Cross Atlantic | Nov 2, 2026 |
| 3% | GLASS Philip ____, American composer | (5) | The Telegraph Cross Atlantic | Nov 2, 2026 |
| 3% | AGOUTI South American rodent | (6) | The Telegraph Cross Atlantic | Oct 23, 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.