Back side (scruff) of the neck Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% NAPE Back side (scruff) of the neck (4) The Guardian Speedy Jul 19, 2020
7% SCRUFF Back of the neck (6) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Dec 15, 2025
6% NAPES Scruffs of the neck (5)
5% SHIRT T or V-neck (5) New York Times Midi Mar 7, 2026
5% ADAMSAPPLE Projection on a man's neck (5,5) (10) Mirror Classic Mar 7, 2026
5% TIE Neck accessory usually paired with a tux (3)
5% FACET Diamond side (5) Eugene Sheffer Mar 6, 2026
5% EDGES Sides (5) The Telegraph Plusword Mar 5, 2026
5% ACHE Pain in the neck, maybe (4) The Atlantic Mar 1, 2026
5% STREET Block side (6) Thomas Joseph Feb 28, 2026

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