Why leave scruffy back of neck? (6) Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% SCRUFF Why leave scruffy back of neck? (6) (6)
7% NAPE Back of the neck (4) Commuter Nov 28, 2025
7% NAPES Neck backs (5) Premier Sunday Nov 9, 2025
5% SWAN Graceful, long-necked waterfowl (4)
5% CRICK Pain, particularly in the neck (5) The Telegraph Plusword Jan 5, 2026
5% DID "Why ___ the chicken cross the road?" (3)
5% CRAVATS Neck accessories (7) The Atlantic Jan 4, 2026
5% HERONS Long-necked birds (6) New York Times Mini Jan 3, 2026
5% ADAMS ___ apple (neck feature) (5)
5% LLAMA Andean animal with a long neck (5) New York Times Dec 29, 2025
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