“Ruffian” crossword clue
Answer
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••••LOUT
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.LOUT is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Ruffian”. It was last seen in the puzzle of February 4, 2026, where it runs at 7 Down and fills 4 squares. It crosses 4 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
Feb 4, 2026 grid6ATalks too much5 ltrs›15A"Casablanca" actor's nickname5 ltrs›17ANative American rite of passage11 ltrs›21ABehavioral quirk3 ltrs›
Other answers for this clue
Across all puzzles we index••••LOUT4 ltrs
•••••••HOODLUM7 ltrs
••••THUG4 ltrs
•••••••••DESPERADO9 ltrs
Clues repeat across publications with different fills. If your grid needs a different length, one of these usually fits.
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