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4 letters · New York Times · Saturday, October 14, 2017 · 35-Across

Appeared in 28 New York Times Crosswords between January 1995 and March 2024.

Exact puzzle match · New York Times · October 14, 2017 · 35-Across · 4 letters

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an aggressive and violent young criminal

noun

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