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They once went round the necks of thugs, we hear! (5) Crossword Clue
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40 Potential Answers:
| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | RUFFS They once went round the necks of thugs, we hear! (5) | (5) | ||
| 5% | SPECTACLE Show Mark fishing gear, we hear | (9) | The Telegraph Cryptic | May 11, 2026 |
| 5% | AREA Neck of the woods | (4) | LA Times Daily | May 11, 2026 |
| 5% | MUSCLE Strength shown by shellfish, we hear (6) | (6) | Puzzler Cryptic | May 10, 2026 |
| 5% | STAIRS Gazes fixedly, we hear, at set of steps (6) | (6) | Puzzler Cryptic | May 10, 2026 |
| 5% | CATASTROPHE Puss with one's prize, we hear - it's a calamity (11) | (11) | Puzzler Cryptic | May 6, 2026 |
| 5% | THAI Asian connection, we hear (4) | (4) | Mirror Cryptic | May 5, 2026 |
| 5% | NAPES Neck parts | (5) | Wall Street Journal | May 5, 2026 |
| 5% | ENTERED Went in | (7) | The Times Concise | May 4, 2026 |
| 5% | GREENE Novelist concerned about the environment, we hear | (6) | The Times Quick Cryptic | May 2, 2026 |
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