Scruff : cat :: ___ : human Crossword Clue
4 letters · New York Times · Friday, May 1, 2026 · 54-Across
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Friday, May 1, 2026.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · May 1, 2026 · 54-Across · 4 letters
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the back side of the neck
noun · fill-in-the-blank
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