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Here is the answer for the crossword clue Ruffian that could give someone a close shave last seen in Telegraph 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 9 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is CUTTHROAT.
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| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | CUTTHROAT Ruffian that could give someone a close shave | (9) | The Telegraph Cryptic | Sep 13, 2019 |
| 3% | ELECTRICRAZOR Expect a close shave with this? (8,5) | (13) | The Guardian Quick | Feb 27, 2026 |
| 3% | LOUT Ruffian | (4) | New York Times | Feb 4, 2026 |
| 3% | TEARAWAY Ruffian | (8) | The Telegraph Quick | Jan 10, 2026 |
| 2% | RUB "___ someone the wrong way" (annoy someone) | (3) | ||
| 2% | AFAR Not close | (4) | New York Times | Mar 10, 2026 |
| 2% | OPEN Not closed | (4) | Commuter | Mar 9, 2026 |
| 2% | PLANED Shaved, as timber | (6) | The Telegraph Cross Atlantic | Mar 8, 2026 |
| 2% | NIGH Close | (4) | Wall Street Journal | Mar 7, 2026 |
| 2% | FINAL Closing | (5) | New York Times | Mar 7, 2026 |
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