THUG Crossword Clue & Answer

We found 172 solutions for 'THUG' with 3 to 17 letters.

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Definition of thug

an aggressive and violent young criminal

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What is the best solution to the riddle THUG?

Solution GOON is our most searched for solution by our visitors. Solution GOON is 4 letters long. We have 6 further solutions of the same word length.

How many solutions are there for the crossword clue "THUG"?

There are 172 solutions. The longest is DESPERATE CRIMINAL with 17 letters, and the shortest is APE with 3 letters.

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Indeed, "THUG" is among today´s most searched crossword clues (latest update: 11 Jul 2026). Many solvers are struggling with this one!

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How long are the solutions for "THUG"?

Solutions are between 3 and 17 letters long.

Still in puzzle mode? Solve these clues related to ‘THUG’

Clue	Answers

ARMED THUGS	11
A HIRED THUG	10
A BULLY EMPLOYED AS A THUG OR BODYGUARD	10
thugs	5
Hired thugs	3
Hired thug	2
Thug's knife	2
Thug's weapon	2
Dismiss Sale's back, punching rugger thug	2
Thug's heater	2
A hired thug	1
Boisterous; thug	1
Thug's gun	1
Group of thugs	1
thuggee	1
Gangland thugs	1
Black street thug or gang member	1
Mob thugs	1
Some thugs	1
Thug's crime, often	1

‘THUG’ isn’t just a clue – it’s also a popular crossword answer! Check out these clues where ‘THUG’ is the solution:

Clue	Answer

Street bully (4)	thug
Brutal ruffian (4)
Brutal lout (4)
Mob goon (4)
Violent criminal (4)
Hired muscle (4)