Scruff of the neck Crossword Clue
Looking for the answer to “Scruff of the neck” from the USA Today crossword of December 17, 2025? It has 4 letters. Flip the tiles one at a time, try a hint first, or look through the rest of that puzzle.
Crossword answer
USA TODAY, DECEMBER 17, 2025
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NAPE is the answer to “Scruff of the neck”. It means the back of the neck.
Hints
Three clues to the answer, gentle first. Open one at a time.
Hint 1 Meaning
The back of the neck.
Hint 2 Anagram
Its letters, scrambled: ANEP.
Hint 3 Another clue
It has also been clued as “Neck part under a mullet”.
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Questions
What is the answer to “Scruff of the neck”?
NAPE, 4 letters: the back of the neck.
When was “Scruff of the neck” last seen in a crossword?
In the USA Today crossword of December 17, 2025.
How many letters does the answer have?
4 letters, starting with N.