Back of an animal's neck:grab by the scruff Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% SCRUFF Back of an animal's neck:grab by the scruff (6)
9% NAPE Scruff of the neck (4) Universal May 19, 2026
9% NAPES Scruffs of the neck (5) New York Times Midi Apr 6, 2026
6% RICK Wrench of the back or neck; haystack (4) The Times Concise Jul 2, 2026
6% SNAG Grab (4) LA Times Daily Jun 10, 2026
6% LLAMAS Long-necked animals (6) Commuter May 18, 2026
5% AWE Grab a lot (3) Newsday Jul 4, 2026
5% CLAIMED No longer up for grabs (7) Wall Street Journal Jul 2, 2026
5% ATE Grabbed a bite (3) LA Times Daily Jun 29, 2026
5% TIES Fastens around necks (4) (4) Mirror Cryptic Jun 28, 2026
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