Ruffians Crossword Clue

Today's (7 February 2025) crossword provided to us by Thomas Joseph – King Feature Syndicate and the clue is "Ruffians".
The right answer or rather the best answer listed below:

Understanding Today's Crossword Puzzle

Today's clue "Ruffians" corresponds to the answer "THUGS." This connection is based on the following reasoning:

1. Definition Matching: The term "ruffians" is commonly used to describe individuals who engage in violent or criminal behavior, often acting aggressively or intimidating others. This description aligns with the definition of "THUGS," which refers to violent, brutal, or criminal individuals.
2. Similarity in Meaning: Both "ruffians" and "THUGS" convey the idea of individuals who exhibit rough or aggressive behavior, showing a lack of regard for societal norms or rules.
3. Contextual Associations: When considering possible synonyms for "ruffians" within the context of the crossword puzzle, "THUGS" emerges as a fitting answer due to its connotation of criminality and aggression.

Overall, the answer "THUGS" aptly corresponds to the clue "Ruffians" in today's crossword puzzle based on the shared characteristics of violent behavior and disregard for social norms.

 The Crossword clue "Ruffians" published 22 time/s & has 7 answer/s. 

Crossword	Date	Answer
Thomas Joseph – King Feature Syndicate	7 February 2025	THUGS
Lovatts Enigma	2 December 2023	HOOLIGANS
Mirror classic	25 September 2023	THUGS
Evening Standard - Easy	22 November 2021	THUGS
Wall Street Journal	11 April 2020	LOUTS
Newsday.com	1 March 2020	THUGS
The Guardian Quick	7 November 2019	BRUISERS
7 Little Words	31 August 2013	BRAWLERS
The Telegraph - Quick	27 October 2011	THUGS
New York Times	15 August 2009	TOUGHS
USA Today	15 October 2008	THUGS
L.A. Times Daily	8 April 2008	TOUGHS