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Tough with bug, I can hope initially to recover (8) Crossword Clue
Here is the answer for the crossword clue Tough with bug, I can hope initially to recover (8) last seen in Guardian 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 8 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is HOOLIGAN.
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40 Potential Answers:
| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | HOOLIGAN Tough with bug, I can hope initially to recover (8) | (8) | The Guardian Cryptic | Sep 23, 2026 |
| 5% | ANAESTHETIC I can see that, strangely, this can cause numbness | (11) | The Times Quick Cryptic | Oct 13, 2026 |
| 5% | DILEMMA Tough decision | (7) | LA Times Daily | Oct 12, 2026 |
| 5% | ASA "Snug ___ bug ..." | (3) | New York Times Midi | Oct 11, 2026 |
| 5% | RUG "Snug as a bug in a ___" | (3) | ||
| 5% | MITE Tiny bug | (4) | USA Today | Oct 8, 2026 |
| 5% | ORDEAL Tough experience | (6) | The Times Concise | Oct 7, 2026 |
| 5% | GERM Bug | (4) | The Telegraph Cross Atlantic | Oct 6, 2026 |
| 5% | SICK Down with a bug | (4) | ||
| 5% | HOW "__ can I tell?" | (3) | Commuter | Oct 5, 2026 |
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