Scruffs of the neck

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The New York Times crossword clue “Scruffs of the neck” answer is NAPES. Below is every Crossword, Midi and Mini puzzle date it has appeared in.
ANSWER5 lettersMost recent: April 6 2026
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The clue “Scruffs of the neck” resolves to NAPES, a 5-letter answer. In the New York Times Crossword, Midi and Mini, the same clue can be reused over the years, sometimes with a different answer — use the dates above to find the exact puzzle you are solving.

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