Scruffs crossword clue
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NAPES — the 5-letter solution to “Scruffs”, entered at 42 Across in the Thomas Joseph crossword for August 31, 2026.
About this clue
“Scruffs” appeared as 42 Across in the Thomas Joseph crossword on August 31, 2026, and the answer is 5 letters long. This is the only Thomas Joseph puzzle we have tracked it in so far.
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What is the answer to “Scruffs”?
In the Thomas Joseph crossword for Monday, August 31, 2026, the answer to “Scruffs” is NAPES — 5 letters, entered at 42 Across.
Could the answer be different in my puzzle?
The same clue text can take different answers depending on the grid. Every time we have seen “Scruffs” in the Thomas Joseph crossword the answer has been NAPES, but always check the letter count against your grid.
How many letters is the answer?
The answer has 5 letters and starts with N.
Is this the official Thomas Joseph site?
No. This is an independent solver’s reference. The Thomas Joseph crossword is published by King Features Syndicate.