Ruffian who dreads Poe being upset (9) Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% DESPERADO Ruffian who dreads Poe being upset (9) (9)
6% THUGS Ruffians (5) The Telegraph Quick Nov 20, 2025
6% FEAR Dread (4) Eugene Sheffer Oct 13, 2025
5% RUE Poe's "The Murders in the ___ Morgue" (3) New York Times Nov 11, 2025
5% DIREST Most dreadful (6) Thomas Joseph Nov 8, 2025
5% ALLAN Frances or John who raised Poe (5) Newsday Nov 7, 2025
5% RAVEN Poe bird (5) Universal Nov 5, 2025
5% HORRIBLE Dreadful (8) (8) Mirror Classic Nov 3, 2025
5% ENRAGE Upset (6) New York Times Oct 31, 2025
5% RARITY Poe's autograph, e.g. (6) Newsday Oct 30, 2025
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