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All answers having "Ruffian" as clue:

3 Character Answers:

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RHO

YOB



4 Character Answers:

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GOON

HOOD

PUNK

THUG



5 Character Answers:

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BRUTE

BULLY

YAHOO



6 Character Answers:

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APACHE

MAULER



7 Character Answers:

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BRUISER

HOODLUM



8 Character Answers:

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HOOLIGAN