Cause of some tough-guy behavior Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% MALEEGO Cause of some tough-guy behavior (7)
4% BRUISER Tough guy (7) New York Times Mini Nov 27, 2025
3% DECENCY Respectable behavior (7) Premier Sunday Jan 11, 2026
3% HOTSEATS Tough spots (8) USA Today Jan 10, 2026
3% ORDEALS Tough times (7) Newsday Jan 9, 2026
3% HARD Tough to solve (4) Newsday Jan 6, 2026
3% ASH Tough wood (3) Thomas Joseph Jan 6, 2026
3% POTHOLE Cause of some flat tires (7) USA Today Jan 3, 2026
3% GRIT Mental toughness (4) Universal Dec 26, 2025
3% PACING Some anxious behavior on one's feet (6) New York Times Dec 25, 2025
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