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Ruffian that could give someone a close shave Crossword Clue
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% | THUG Ruffian | (4) | The Telegraph Quick | Jul 9, 2025 |
| 3% | NEARMISS Close shave | (8) | The Telegraph Quick | Jun 25, 2025 |
| 3% | NICKS Damage from a close shave | (5) | ||
| 2% | EGG Bar could stock this food for someone who asks | (3) | The Times Cryptic | Sep 26, 2025 |
| 2% | NEAR Close to | (4) | Commuter | Sep 24, 2025 |
| 2% | LATHER Shaving foam | (6) | Commuter | Sep 20, 2025 |
| 2% | NEARED Closed in on | (6) | LA Times Daily | Sep 20, 2025 |
| 2% | SHUT Closed | (4) | The Telegraph Quick | Sep 18, 2025 |
| 2% | TELL ___ on someone (snitch) | (4) |
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