“Scruffs” crossword clue
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•••••NAPES
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.NAPES is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Scruffs”. It was last seen in the puzzle of November 23, 2025, where it runs at 64 Down and fills 5 squares. It crosses 5 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
Nov 23, 2025 grid63AActivity for a nimble-footed noble in Imperial Russia?19 ltrs›67ACocktails with curaçao7 ltrs›73AMeeting of the minds?3 ltrs›79AFigure who might say "Look at me on the cover of all these fashion magazines!"?15 ltrs›86AMouth-puckering4 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Nov 23, 20251ADeparted unceremoniously?6 ltrs›7AContained4 ltrs›11ATries to get a rise out of5 ltrs›16ASeeing someone, say7 ltrs›17A"Couldn't agree more!"4 ltrs›18A"Couldn't agree more!"7 ltrs›20ACertain vacation booking in Madrid?13 ltrs›22AThings from a distant land7 ltrs›
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