Cryptically rate a ruffian? Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% TEARAWAY Cryptically rate a ruffian? (8)
6% FORETOLD Boundary cryptically predicted (8) The Times Cryptic May 21, 2026
6% THUG Model to embrace ruffian (4) (4) Puzzler Cryptic May 18, 2026
6% THUGS Brutal ruffians (5) (5) Mirror Classic Apr 26, 2026
6% BRUISER Ruffian; rue ribs (anagram) (7) The Times Concise Apr 8, 2026
6% LOUT Ruffian (4) New York Times Feb 4, 2026
5% WATT Electrical power rating (4) Puzzler Backwords May 29, 2026
5% SEX Reason for an R rating (3) New York Times Mini May 27, 2026
5% MYSTERIOUS Cryptic setter's beginning to turn in grave (10) The Times Cryptic May 25, 2026
5% ASTER Flower; rates (anag.) (5) The Telegraph Plusword May 25, 2026
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